Lee Jae-myung 'Chung-sim (Loyalty) Alone'..."I will do my best with the role given to me"

[Suwon Ilbo = Park No-hun Reporter] Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung mentioned 'chung-sim (loyalty)' in relation to disaster support funds, stating he will follow the government and ruling party's decision.

On the 6th, Governor Lee Jae-myung posted an article titled 'Chung-sim (Loyalty) Alone' on his SNS.

Governor Lee mentioned the decision on so-called 'selective payment' centered on employment-vulnerable groups, small business owners, and low-income groups at the high-level party-government consultation meeting held that day, stating, "There have been many discussions so far. As a member of government and a party member, I will faithfully follow the government and ruling party's final decision."

He continued, "After reports came out that the second emergency disaster support fund would be distributed selectively, I heard many people say they spent the night awake with sighs and resentment. Because I understand their pain and despair well, I also had difficulty sleeping for another reason. Public discontent and conflict, and the results of the second selective payment that differ from the first, such as damage to solidarity, could be much more serious and dangerous than policymakers think. Therefore, we must carefully and meticulously examine numerous scenarios and alternatives, and this will be the role of the state to protect the lives of all citizens, the sovereigns, from crisis," he conveyed his views.

Finally, Governor Lee concluded, "I sincerely hope that a wise solution can be derived so that all citizens can overcome this crisis together, and I will do my best in the role given to me for the success of the Moon Jae-in government and the Democratic Party."

The following is the full text of Governor Lee's SNS.

<Chung-sim (Loyalty) Alone>

Just now at the high-level party-government consultation meeting that was held, Prime Minister Jeong Se-gyun announced that "we will prepare customized support measures centered on groups that have suffered significant damage, such as employment-vulnerable groups, small business owners, and low-income groups." The detailed criteria including the size and targets of support funds will be announced specifically in the near future.

There have been many discussions so far, but I, as a member of government and a party member, will faithfully follow the government and ruling party's final decision. This is my unwavering loyalty. Furthermore, I will lead the implementation from the front line so that national support measures can quickly reach the people. Conservative media, please stop exploiting my views for 'cheap divisiveness.'

After reports came out that the second emergency disaster support fund would be distributed selectively, I heard many people say they spent the night awake with sighs and resentment. I too had difficulty sleeping for another reason because I understand their pain and despair well.

If the emergency disaster support fund is meant to share the weight of the lives of our people in crisis and help them stand up again, how should we bear the weight that those excluded from the selective payment criteria are enduring, and how should we embrace the resentment and anger that arise from not being able to bear it? As the chief administrator responsible for the lives of 13.7 million people, I cannot but ponder this deeply even now.

Public discontent and conflict, and the results of the second selective payment that differ from the first, such as damage to solidarity, could be much more serious and dangerous than policymakers think. Therefore, we must carefully and meticulously examine numerous scenarios and alternatives, and this will be the role of the state to protect the lives of all citizens, the sovereigns, from crisis.

Many people speak of easy paths visible to the eye, but I cannot ignore the heavy and painful reality and speak only of an optimistic future. This is also my loyalty to the government and ruling party and the duty of an elected administrator.

Please do not distort my loyalty and duty.
Now is not the time for media political disputes, but to represent the lives of hardworking citizens.
I sincerely hope that a wise solution can be derived so that all citizens can overcome this crisis together, and I will do my best in the role given to me for the success of the Moon Jae-in government and the Democratic Party.