The Power of the People Former Congressman Seung-min Yoo and Gyeonggi Governor Lee Jae-myeong exchanged a controversy over President Moon Jae-in's remarks about the'National Consolation Support Fund'.
Rep. Yoo criticized President Moon as "a ticketing act ahead of the election," and Lee refuted that "expanded finances are needed to revitalize the economy."
Rep. Yoo transcribed President Moon's remarks on social media yesterday and wrote, "Isn't it strange that I can use the president's personal money like this or comfort me with my taxes?"
He said, "That's why I hear that it's a ticketing act ahead of the election," and accused him of being a lesser president than Secretary Shin Jae-min, who quit the Ministry of Finance for fear of issuing government bonds.
In particular, Rep. Yoo said, "When Governor Lee Jae-myeong paid 100,000 won to former Gyeonggi-do citizens, I remember the comment'Would I spend my own money like that?"
In response, Governor Lee also posted a post on social media, saying, "Rep. Yoo has poured out false remarks toward the president," saying, "It is an insult to the president outside of common sense, and a disgrace to the high sense of sovereignty of the people."
Governor Lee said, "Rather than competing in good faith for national civil service, it is a pity for the conservative opposition party that was not able to escape the old fashion that was aiming for reflective profits by grasping his ankles." I blamed the lawmaker.
"When the Corona 19 Great Crisis occurred, major countries around the world supported the people by enduring massive deficit fiscal expenditures of 13% of average GDP (Gross Domestic Product). We were blocked by the conservative opposition, resulting in a deficit of about 3% of GDP. I just took it."
Governor Lee emphasized, "An active and unprecedented fiscal policy is needed to revitalize the economy, maintain employment, and expand the social safety net," he said. "It is time to open the bar, not tighten the rein."
(Photo = Yonhap News)