"It is unreasonable to hold a hearing when the debt is so high," he said, criticizing the government's actions as brazen.
"But by 2022, it has increased to 1,076 trillion won. The national debt has increased by more than 400 trillion won," he said, pointing out that the national debt has increased under the Democratic Party administration.
The official said, "The current administration's tax support policy is aimed at promoting investment, stabilizing people's livelihoods, and building assets. If investment is boosted and consumption recovers, the economy will become more active.
"I believe that this will contribute to a virtuous cycle of growth and tax revenue," he said, emphasizing the economic policies of the current administration. He added, "As the majority party, the Democratic Party must think about what truly supports the lives of the people and is responsible to future generations.
Meanwhile, the Presidential Office also issued a statement to Rep. Jung Hyun-hee of the Democratic Party of Korea, who described President Yoon Seok-yeol and his wife as "murderers."
"If Floor Leader Park Chan-dae's regret is genuine, all lawmakers should make an official apology to the people and to President Yoon and his wife," he said.
He also said that a meeting with the party's new leader, Lee Jae-myung, "has not been decided yet." Regarding sending orchids for the celebration, he said, "As of this morning, the Chief Political Affairs Officer, Lee Jae-myung,
"I contacted the representative many times to send an orchid in the president's name, but I haven't received a reply," he said, explaining, "I think it will be difficult today."
Meanwhile, on the same day, President Yoon, in his closing remarks at the Cabinet meeting,
In his congratulatory speech, he explained the "August 15 Unification Doctrine" that he proposed, stating that it is "based on the Constitution and is a unification led and spearheaded by the liberal democratic system."
President Yoon emphasized, "The August 15 unification doctrine is by no means a unification that would disrupt the peace through military aggression or other such means."
2024/08/20 05:06 KST
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