Yoon on Inflation Concerns: "Then No Supplementary Budget?... Self-Employed Are Struggling to Breathe" (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporters Baek Kyunghwan and Lee Gimin] President Yoon Seok-yeol stated on the 30th that concerns about the supplementary budget (추경) execution putting pressure on inflation are misplaced, saying, "Small business owners are struggling to breathe." This remark emphasizes that the supplementary budget aimed at supporting small business owners and stabilizing livelihoods is a more critical issue.

On the morning of the same day, while heading to the Yongsan office, President Yoon responded to reporters' questions about concerns over inflation due to the supplementary budget by saying, "Then should we not pass the supplementary budget?" He added, "We need to manage inflation issues in detail."

Earlier, on the 27th, when the ruling and opposition parties failed to reach an agreement on the supplementary budget bill, President Yoon also expressed regret, saying, "Small business owners and self-employed people are struggling to breathe, and it is truly unfortunate that the National Assembly is not convening today."

However, President Yoon did not respond to some reports that he would not appoint a special inspector. The reason is that since he has transferred the personnel verification function to the Ministry of Justice's Personnel Information Management Division, based on the policy not to appoint a special inspector, the effectiveness of its operation is considered lacking.

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