Gyeonggi Gyeonggi Governor Lee Jae-myeong confirmed the policy of’secondary disaster basic income payment’, which paid 100,000 won to all residents after controversy.
However, as for the timing of the payment, depending on the Democratic Party’s request for consideration of the quarantine situation, whether it is before the Lunar New Year or after the Lunar New Year is being considered, it is known that the payment before the Lunar New Year is strong.
Gyeonggi Province announced on the 19th, “Governor Lee Jae-myeong’s position on the party’s official position related to disaster basic income,” saying, “The official position of the party was that the autonomy of the local government should be respected, but the quarantine situation should be fully considered. It is not different,” he said, “I will respect the party’s opinion and fully consider the quarantine situation to determine the timing of execution of the secondary disaster basic income, payment targets, and payment methods.”
Hong Ik-pyo, chairman of the Democratic Party’s policy committee, revealed the policy of the provincial government in giving his position to Governor Lee the afternoon of the previous day regarding the payment of disaster subsidies for each local government.
In this regard, it is known that Gyeonggi Province is proceeding according to the originally reviewed plan, but it is known that it is pondering at the last minute over the point that payments before Lunar New Year may cause confusion in quarantine.
An official in the province said, “Payment after the Lunar New Year may weaken the effectiveness of the disaster subsidies.”
It is reported that the governor will announce a final plan, including payment timing, on the 20th as early as this week at the latest.
Until now, the issue of the payment of basic disaster income in Gyeonggi-do has been controversial as some of the leaders of the Democratic Party have opposed opinions.
Governor Lee attempted to hold a press conference for the second basic disaster income payment on the basis of the provincial council’s proposal (11th), but canceled the day before due to decision-making within the party and the New Year press conference of President Moon Jae-in.
Earlier, on the 7th, Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun said to the governor over the general dispensation support fund, “Now, it is time to gather wisdom on how to solve the government finances well. Criticized.
Until then, Governor Lee avoided expansion, saying, “I agree. Thank you for going with the spirit of one team.”
However, on the 13th, Democratic Party Supreme Commissioner Kim Jong-min criticized, “A hasty policy that is not coordinated with the quarantine authorities may cause confusion in the national defense network.”
On the 14th, Governor Lee refuted, “If you apply for a universal application, you are ignoring the level of public consciousness to think that you will be rushed to use the money.”
As the controversy amplified, Governor Lee said on the 17th, “As a member of the party, I requested the party’s official position on whether, how, what, when, etc. of the local government’s disaster subsidies will be paid.” And it will be fully reflected in the execution process.”
Later, when President Moon mentioned at a New Year’s press conference on the 18th, “If the government’s disaster support is not enough, the local government can supplement it as much as possible”. “I understand the efforts of Gyeonggi Province to overcome the national crisis caused by Corona 19 and save people’s lives.” He made it clear and accepted it.”
(yunhap news)