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■ Cast: Nak-Yeon Lee / New Representative of the Democratic Party
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[앵커]In addition, the fifth prime minister, Lee Nak-yeon, was elected the new representative of the Democratic Party.
[앵커]Nak-yeon Lee, the new CEO, took first place in the regular national delegation contest held today in Yeouido, Seoul, beating candidates Kim Bu-gyeom and Park Joo-min with 60.77% of the votes.
[앵커]Let’s talk directly with the new leader of the Democratic Party, Nak-yeon Lee. I would like to congratulate you on the election of the representative of the party under various difficult conditions.
First of all, I would like to ask you for a few words from the meeting that the new representative of the party has been elected.
[이낙연]My fellow citizens, who gave me a great responsibility in difficult times, and I will do my best to accept the will of all members of our party.
Thank you for your decision. Also, I would like to express my gratitude and consolation to the candidates Kim Bu-gyeom and Park Joo-min for having a good competition with me.
[앵커]The reproliferation of Corona 19 is probably the biggest problem for the ruling party. What are you going to do to stop the spread in the future?
[이낙연]If it is a crown problem, the government must lead and the party must cooperate fully. I think the role of the Party is to give advice, convey the situation on the field and try to unite the hearts of the people.
Unlike other fields, when it comes to quarantine, it is correct to be run by the government and respect the will of the experts. The Party will help the government with a field-oriented attitude.
[앵커]Recently, the issue of disaster subsidies should also be closed. I know that you are thinking of starting the discussion at some point, and you have a position that you must select and pay for the objectives.
Please tell me if you are in that position.
[이낙연]I hope you see it that way. First of all, I’ll finish self-isolation on Monday. Then, I will have a meeting with the party government office immediately.
However, disaster grants are not the only way to support public welfare. Disaster grants are strangely becoming a political concern, so there is no point in staying that way.
First of all I will do this. Even in previous years, there were measures to support the livelihoods of people before Chuseok, but this year, because people live much more difficult, we will devise and implement measures to support the livelihoods of people who are more stronger than in previous years.
And I don’t think the disaster subsidy issue is what I want to do. Since it is an urgent support fund, it fits the purpose of providing more and faster support to those in need. I am thinking like this.
There was an election this spring, and due to various circumstances, we gave disaster grants to all the people, and yesterday and today the statistics came out that resulted from giving more help to the upper income class. There may be such concerns. Considering that, we will discuss and decide.
[앵커]The CEO is also in self-isolation on the twelfth day. Recently, there is a view that the National Assembly should prepare for other types of legislative activities, such as teleconferencing or remote voting, as confirmed cases emerge. What do you think of this situation?
[이낙연]Various preparations have already begun. For example, in our party, the supreme conference will be held first by video conference tomorrow.
It’s like doing it on a partition or something. The president of the main assembly of the National Assembly probably leaves the middle of the road to keep his distance if he fills the quorum of dogs. So it seems that something like this will happen, where one sits sparingly. Parliament or the party are now working wisely.
[앵커]One of the things that is currently controversial is the medical refusal of treatment. Isn’t it a situation where the government and the medical community are in conflict over expanding the capacity of the medical school and establishing a public medical school? How do you think this problem should be solved?
[이낙연]First, I have looked at the results of consultations between the medical community and the government. The government will hold discussions on all issues that are opposed by the medical community.
So when I came back to the medical field, I told them, but the medical community will attack if they don’t retreat.
However, I believe that withdrawing from the patient even though the patient is present is an obligation of a medical professional. And if people suffer greatly and rely on medical care through this incident, it will eventually lead to damage in the medical field.
So, first of all, believe in the sincerity of the government and go back to the medical field. And, as far as I know, the government, the National Assembly and the medical community are having conversations underwater. I hope the underwater conversation goes well this time, and this is a quick conclusion.
[앵커]In addition, although the reproliferation of Crown 19 has reduced it for a time, the real estate issue is one of the biggest problems for the Democratic Party. Politics and real estate market in the second semester. What do you think?
[이낙연]First of all, the real estate legislation was passed last month. It is in the early stages of implementation. I think the effect will show up over time.
It is understood that the real estate market is on the way to stabilize. However, the leasing problem is partly due to the fact that there has been such a major policy change.
However, since this is also a direction to enter an inclusive society in which we live together while guaranteeing the tenants’ right to live, I hope that they will accept and cooperate so that they can stabilize quickly.
I think the rental market will also stabilize soon. I think we should discuss the real estate issue with the party, but I think it is necessary to review and revise the medium to long-term policies, forming a public-private FT for constant discussions.
First of all, the legislation related to real estate was only discussed for about 10 years, and this time, was it not handled by the Democratic Party together with us, taking the criticism of the one-way treatment? If so, I think it should be kept consistent.
[앵커]Today’s acceptance speech emphasized the livelihood of many people, so I couldn’t help but ask additional questions on the real estate topic. You told me you’re on your way to stabilization. What is the level of stability in the housing market that people want?
[이낙연]In the first place, the main objective is to stabilize, that is, that there is no price increase beyond common sense. After that, I have an idea that it would be nice to partially go down a certain area until the excess bubbles disappear.
[앵커]On the one hand, I am also interested in how to establish a relationship with the Unification Party. The Unification Party previously said that it looks forward to real cooperation while leaving a message saying it is congratulating the election. First of all, what would you like to talk to the Unified Party about?
[이낙연]First of all, there are a few. First, the representatives of the ruling and opposition parties have an opinion on the formation of a special committee within the National Assembly. These are the Emergency Economy Special, the Balanced Development Special, the Energy Special, and the Low Fertility Special.
I hope to get it up and running quickly. Almost all the important topics can be discussed there. And now, the Unified Party of the Future will change its party policy and separate itself from the extreme forces.
Since you’re talking so far, if you do, you can get pretty close to us. So there are cases where the new party policy of the future united party has become similar to ours.
If so, I think it would not be the most productive agreement to make a law related to that or to make an institution like this.
Soon I would like to discuss these matters with Kim Jong-in, chairman of the Emergency Response Committee.
[앵커]Lastly, can you briefly tell me how you plan to establish a relationship with the Governor of Gyeonggi, Lee Jae-myeong, and this governor, who considers himself the president of Gyeonggi Province?
[이낙연]The time has come to focus on overcoming national difficulties. So, to overcome the national crisis, it is such a step that the central government, the opposition parties and the local governments must play their own roles and cooperate. I don’t think it’s time to discuss anything more.
[앵커]Thank you for your interview today and congratulations again. Thank you.
[이낙연]Thank you.
