[Yeouido Interview] SME Struggles YouTube Channel... "Politician Fighting for People's Livelihood"

Assemblywoman Han Mugyeong operates the YouTube channel 'Poems for Little Giants'
Recommended book 'The Secret'... "Recommended for university students"

Han Mu-kyung, member of the People Power Party./Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Han Mookyung, a member of the People Power Party, operates a YouTube channel called ‘Sigan (時) for Small Giants.’ ‘Small Giants’ refers to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The channel started with content for entrepreneurs and prospective entrepreneurs, with Han personally visiting sites to hear about their difficulties. Returning this year with season 2, the 'Sigeosi' channel is expanding its scope to include self-employed individuals and even rural areas. Recently, Han visited a pressed flower workshop in Gimcheon, Gyeongbuk.

"I believe the most important value in politics is ultimately to ensure that the people can live safely and comfortably. That is why the people send members of the National Assembly to represent them. I think faithfully fulfilling that value is the fundamental duty of a lawmaker."

Regarding an environment where citizens can live comfortably, Han said, "For companies, it is necessary to create an environment free of unnecessary regulations so that each company can maintain its competitiveness. For the livelihood of the people, all citizens should be able to escape from the hardships related to food, clothing, and shelter, and the pains of daily life." He added, "This is the greatest responsibility of the National Assembly."

Han said he wants to be a ‘hardworking politician’ who sees through and resolves complaints, whether related to people’s livelihoods or businesses, rather than a ‘respected politician.’ He said, "If the people have difficulties, the government will appeal to the National Assembly. The same goes for companies. Of course, some issues may not be resolved, but in that case, we must explain in detail and seek understanding. There are definitely things that will be resolved over time, and until then, communication is what a lawmaker must do."

Although many complaint calls come to his office, Han also listens to difficulties directly at seminars and forums he attends. He said, "Unresolved complaints still remain as tasks. Our country’s regulations are usually intertwined with three ministries, not just one, so it is really difficult to ease regulations." Nevertheless, Han constantly thinks about finding compromises and moving toward better directions.

He cited Rhonda Byrne’s ‘The Secret’ as the most impressive book he has read. He began, "It says that if you truly desire, think about, and want something, it will come true someday, which is quite strange." He continued, "Looking back on my life, many of the things I thought about have indeed been realized. By continuously thinking, worrying, and adding a little more thought, I found myself standing at the final point one day."

Han especially recommends this book to university students, recalling his own college days. "I was depressed during my university years. I was very scared because I had many responsibilities. In my third and fourth years, I thought a lot about which direction would allow me to take responsibility for my life." He said, "When you are deeply contemplating your life," this book will be helpful for university students who are considering their career paths.

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