Prime Minister Han Yeong-soo: ``The economic shocks of last year and the year before were much bigger than in the past, but we are doing well'' - South Korea

Prime Minister Han Deok-soo said on the 23rd, ``The economic shock we experienced last year and the year before was the biggest of all shocks.In terms of the intensity of the shock, the recent
"It was much bigger than before." During a question to the government in the National Assembly on the same day, Prime Minister Han said, ``In the past 30 years, the Korean economy has recorded growth rates in the 1% range because of the IMF economic crisis, the global financial crisis, and the
"It only happened during the coronavirus pandemic economic crisis," Kim Tae-young and other members of the Democratic Party (opposition) said.
Last year, South Korea's economic growth rate was 1.4%, marking the second consecutive year in the 1% range (based on real GDP), and at the time of the currency crisis.
It was lower than Japan for the first time in 25 years since 1998. In this regard, Prime Minister Han said, ``We have overcome the crisis and achieved some degree of success in a situation of extremely high interest rates, where the standard interest rate has increased by 10 times worldwide.''
``The employment rate was the highest in history.'' He continued, ``I can confidently say that our economy is one of the best performing economies in the world.This year we have recorded much better growth.''
I will," he emphasized. Prime Minister Han brought up the recent sharp rise in the price of apples, and in response to a question from Rep. Kim, who pointed out the rise in living prices, Prime Minister Han said, ``I bought an apple that cost 10,000 won (approximately 1,131 yen) on TV.''
I've seen it before," he replied. He continued, ``However, when you go to the market, there are some apples that cost 2,000 won (about 226 yen) and 3,000 won (about 339 yen) for three apples.This is obvious due to the influence of crop conditions.
"Prices have gone up, but other prices have remained fairly stable," he added. Regarding renewable energy policy, ``new renewable energy should be introduced in a harmonious manner.
I think if we take it like a bear, it could cause major problems for our country's competitiveness and industry."