It is known that the power of the people and the government are considering ways to expand heating cost support not only for the vulnerable, but also for the common people and the middle class.
The ruling party and the government plan to hold a council soon as soon as the government's additional support for heating costs is prepared.
Ho-young Joo, floor leader of the floor, said at an in-hospital countermeasure meeting held at the National Assembly today (31st), "President Seok-yeol Yoon ordered to devise support measures for the middle class in connection with the sharp rise in heating costs." I'm trying to postpone it because it seems insufficient," he said.
At the same time, he urged the government to make efforts to become a faithful party and government by preparing more meticulous measures to support the vulnerable and middle class due to the sharp rise in heating costs and preparing financial measures.
While the government has decided to double the amount of energy voucher support for 1.18 million households in the vulnerable, it is known that the party and government are considering expanding the target of support to the middle class.
The government took urgent measures, such as devising measures to support heating costs for the vulnerable and holding a cabinet meeting early to immediately authorize the preliminary expenditure of 100 billion won. .
Accordingly, the government sees that the existing support measures are insufficient and is preparing additional support measures.
President Yoon Seok-yeol ordered, "actively consider ways to reduce the burden of heating costs for the middle class and common people" at a meeting of senior secretaries held yesterday.
In this regard, the President's Office explained, "As the economic situation is still difficult and the heating bill in February is expected to become a burden for the middle class and common people due to the unprecedented cold wave, President Yoon ordered the government to devise all possible measures." there is.
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