Kim Dong-yeon "Must Accept Livelihood Recovery Support Fund... Need Flexibility in Eligibility and Amount"

A post by Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, on his SNS

Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, emphasized that the 'Livelihood Recovery Support Fund' should not be subject to the president's veto power and must be handled through bipartisan agreement. He also urged the Democratic Party of Korea to take a flexible approach regarding the amount and recipients of the Livelihood Recovery Support Fund, considering the national debt and inflation burden.

On the 24th, Governor Kim posted on his social media (SNS), stating, "Livelihood bills should not be subject to the president's veto," and criticized, "The livelihood situation has gone beyond crisis to the point of collapse."

He continued, "I have consistently argued that active fiscal policy is necessary," adding, "From that perspective, the Livelihood Recovery Support Fund is needed, and rather than targeting the entire population, support should be more detailed and substantial for small business owners and vulnerable groups."

He then urged, "I call on the government and ruling party. How long will you remain irresponsible about livelihood issues?" and lamented, "Leaving the meeting without properly discussing the Livelihood Recovery Support Fund means even livelihood issues are being abandoned."

Furthermore, he urged, "It is not too late. Even now, accept the Livelihood Recovery Support Fund proactively."

Governor Kim also appealed to the Democratic Party, saying, "Livelihood issues should not be subject to veto power. Please show a flexible approach regarding the amount and recipients, considering the national debt and inflation burden. Livelihood bills must be handled through bipartisan agreement."

Earlier, the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee tabled the Democratic Party's party-line bill, the 'Livelihood Recovery Support Fund Act,' but postponed the decision amid disagreements between the ruling and opposition parties.