Jung Jeom-sik, Floor Leader of the People Power Party, shakes hands with Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol during their meeting at the National Assembly on June 15, 2026. [Photo=Yonhap News]
Jung Jeom-sik, Floor Leader of the People Power Party, emphasized on June 15 that there should be no division between the ruling and opposition parties or the government when it comes to economic policies and livelihood issues. "We should focus solely on the people and work together," he stated during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol at the National Assembly.
Jung expressed his willingness to actively cooperate on any legislation or policies that are beneficial to the public, as long as they are in the right direction. He pointed out the difficulties faced by ordinary citizens due to high interest rates, inflation, and currency fluctuations, urging a change in the government's economic policy direction regarding real estate, taxation, and labor issues.
In response, Koo acknowledged that while the economy is improving, some citizens are still struggling. He assured that the government would do its utmost to alleviate the hardships faced by these individuals. Koo also promised to communicate and explain the government's economic policies, stating, "If you call me every day, I will come and discuss it every day."
During their private meeting, Jung and Koo discussed regional economies. Koo shared plans to develop industries tailored to local characteristics, to which Jung responded that he would actively support such initiatives as long as they are not populist in nature but aimed at regional development.
Jung expressed his willingness to actively cooperate on any legislation or policies that are beneficial to the public, as long as they are in the right direction. He pointed out the difficulties faced by ordinary citizens due to high interest rates, inflation, and currency fluctuations, urging a change in the government's economic policy direction regarding real estate, taxation, and labor issues.
In response, Koo acknowledged that while the economy is improving, some citizens are still struggling. He assured that the government would do its utmost to alleviate the hardships faced by these individuals. Koo also promised to communicate and explain the government's economic policies, stating, "If you call me every day, I will come and discuss it every day."
During their private meeting, Jung and Koo discussed regional economies. Koo shared plans to develop industries tailored to local characteristics, to which Jung responded that he would actively support such initiatives as long as they are not populist in nature but aimed at regional development.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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