South Korea considering revising entertainment regulation law...Prime Minister: ``Caps on food expenses need to be made a reality''

On the 16th, South Korean Prime Minister Han Deok-soo announced that he would receive 30,000 won (approx.
He expressed the idea that the regulation on food spending (approximately 3,500 yen) needs to be adjusted to reflect reality. At a regular press conference held at the government building in Seoul, he said, ``The people agree with the purpose of the law, and the National Assembly approves it.''
"It was passed with the consensus of the opposition parties, but considering time and conditions, there is a need to make it a reality." The decision will be made after listening to various opinions.
On the other hand, regarding the ``Metropolitan Area Megacity'' initiative led by the ruling party, ``the metropolitan area, which has until now been excluded from government policy,
"It is a kind of relocation of regional areas, and it is not a concept that contradicts balanced local development." He says that megacities and regional development policies are separate issues, saying, ``We need to approach them from the perspective of improving the productivity of the entire country.''
"There is a need to do so," he argued. Furthermore, ``While all the various policies to date have prioritized regional development, the approach of securing regional competitiveness while continuing to lose the competitiveness of the metropolitan area is
CH is not a developmental direction. (The metropolitan megacity debate) shakes up previous regional development policies, with relatively little focus on increasing the convenience and productivity of residents in metropolitan areas.
It's not a thing," he added. Regarding the temporary suspension of short selling that took effect on the 6th, Han said, ``We have to correct the tilted market.
Do it as soon as possible. After all, the ban on short selling originated from illegal activities by some financial companies, and there have been long demands for changes to the system. Complementary measures will be taken during the temporary ban period."
. Regarding the Democratic Party's exclusive treatment of controversial bills such as the ``Yellow Envelope Law (proposed amendments to Articles 2 and 3 of the Labor Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act)'' in the Diet, they said, ``This is a hindrance to the economy that has begun to recover.''
It will be. There are many problems, both economic and legal. Many experts have pointed out that it violates the Constitution and legal system." On top of that, he said, ``The ruling and opposition parties are forced to pass a bill that has problems with the constitution and laws.''
It is not appropriate to impose this without sufficient deliberation. It's very unfortunate." Meanwhile, Mr. Han introduced the activities to date to attract Busan to the 2030 World Expo, and said,
It is difficult to discuss the current situation on stage, but many countries highly value the idea that South Korea will return the support it received from the international community during its development and develop together with the international community.'' Ta
. Regarding countermeasures against the declining birthrate, ``Multiple ministries and agencies are working together to promote this as a top priority for the Yun administration.We continue to implement various measures, but the results are still insufficient.
The challenge is to provide affordable housing and ensure an adequate transportation network. Flexible and flexible work systems are also a priority issue, and it is important that the role of not only the government but also the private sector and the culture of society as a whole change.
said. Regarding the rapid increase in bed bugs, ``Multiple ministries and agencies are involved, but until now cooperative efforts among the ministries have not gone well.
I would like to take charge of the countermeasures task force (TF) and swiftly advance countermeasures." Regarding increasing the number of medical students, he said, ``Naturally, we will consult with medical organizations, and we will listen to doctors' opinions on the appropriateness.''
must also be given importance. However, at the same time, there is a strong demand from the people for fundamental improvements to the nation and the medical system. Opinions from stakeholders such as the public and hospitals will continue to be discussed in multiple forums.
We should discuss it," he said. In response to a question about the possibility of Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting South Korea, Mr. Han said, ``I believe that the Japan-China-South Korea summit meeting should come first, and we are moving in that direction.''
"President Xi Jinping has not visited South Korea for a long time, so we would like to continue discussions."