Prime Minister Han Sung-sook: "Execute Livelihood Measures Without a Hitch Ahead of Chuseok... Strict Response to Price Disruption"

Prime Minister Han Sung-sook instructed relevant ministries today (the 10th) to "flawlessly execute the Chuseok livelihood stability measures so that the public does not feel an even greater burden from prices ahead of the Chuseok holiday."

Making the remarks in her opening speech at the 17th Emergency Economic Inspection Meeting held at the Government Complex Seoul today, Prime Minister Han said, "I ask that you respond strictly to acts that disrupt market prices."

Prime Minister Han pointed out, "Tensions are running high as the military conflict between the U.S. and Iran surrounding the Strait of Hormuz has recently re-intensified, with the possibility of the conflict spreading to other regions within the Middle East."

She went on to emphasize, "In terms of current crude oil supply, we have secured more than 90% of the volume compared to the previous year through October, meaning there are no issues with supply and demand. However, please check once more to ensure there are no actual problems with domestic supply, and respond preemptively to secure volume for November and beyond in preparation for a prolonged crisis."

Regarding the heavy flood damage in Nepal, she promised, "The safety and whereabouts of nine of our citizens have not yet been confirmed. I offer my deepest condolences to the families of the missing. The government will work closely with the Nepali government to do our utmost until the very end in searching for and rescuing the missing persons."

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