Prime Minister candidate Han Deok-soo was asked about the minimum wage on his way to work today (the 5th) and said, "If the minimum wage rises too much, companies will rather reduce employment, resulting in a loose-loose game."
He explained, "The government intervention should be very careful and minimal because the minimum wage is what the government intervenes to decide what to decide in a consultation between labor and management."
One candidate on the 3rd also expressed his view on the Moon Jae-in administration's 'income-led growth' and pointed out that "a significant problem arose as the minimum wage was raised rapidly."
As the Minimum Wage Committee held a plenary meeting today and started deliberation on next year's minimum wage to be decided after the inauguration of the Yun Seok-yeol government, it is noteworthy how one candidate's thoughts will affect the discussion on the increase rate.
One candidate said, "I think it is right to allow a little more remuneration to those in need if our economy can afford it." "The decision should be made in a reasonable way. I believe,” he said.
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