Park Hong-geun, Minister of the Ministry of Planning and Budget, stated on September 17, "The reason for the establishment of the ministry must be proven," adding that "the budget should be evaluated based on how much it contributes to the future and lives of the nation and its citizens."
During a visit to commemorate the opening of the ministry's press room, Minister Park emphasized the significance of the ministry, which has been operational for nine months. He noted that unlike during the previous era of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, there is now a focus on what role the ministry will play in planning and what achievements it will deliver.
In response to a question about how much excess tax revenue will be added to the 162 trillion won Future Response Fund following a reassessment of tax revenue, Minister Park said, "We will determine how to proceed once the final scale is established."
He further explained, "The scale cannot be disclosed yet, and once the Ministry of Finance announces the reassessment results, we plan to go through official procedures and discussions with the Blue House and the Ministry of Finance."
Regarding whether the additional funds will be allocated as surplus or added to the expenditure account, Minister Park stated, "The scale needs to be determined first, and since it has not been set yet, we cannot decide how much to allocate where."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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