President Lee: "Asset Polarization Amid Semiconductor Boom... Youth Policy Is Crucial"

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President Lee Jae-myung stated that asset polarization is deepening behind the boom in the semiconductor industry and the stock market, emphasizing that policy efforts for marginalized youth are particularly important. Regarding the case of a firefighter's death due to "forced drinking" reported by SBS, he called it the "worst form of workplace bullying" and ordered measures to prevent recurrence.

Reporter Kang Cheongwan has the story.

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Presiding over a Cabinet meeting, President Lee Jae-myung pointed out that while the Korean economy has recently seen dazzling achievements, such as a semiconductor boom and rapid stock market growth, a dark shadow of asset polarization has been cast behind it.

He specifically mentioned that the youth generation, who lack opportunities to build assets through stable jobs and income, are the most marginalized group.

[President Lee Jae-myung: The government must take to heart the sense of alienation felt by young people who feel that even the record-high KOSPI index is a world away from them.]

President Lee noted that while there is no "royal road" to solving the problems of the youth generation all at once, efforts to provide more opportunities are crucial. He ordered the swift implementation of youth policies, such as the "Youth Future Savings" program.

The case of a female firefighter who died after suffering from workplace bullying, including forced drinking—which was brought to light by an SBS report—was also mentioned during the Cabinet meeting.

President Lee described this incident as "workplace bullying, and the worst kind at that," and instructed that it be used as an opportunity to review the organizational culture across the entire public sector.

[President Lee Jae-myung: The problem is that they don't even realize how serious this behavior is. There is a tendency to think, 'It's just having a drink and spending time together, a subordinate should be able to do that much.']

President Lee also stated that public concern regarding the National Election Commission is very high, adding that he hopes for a thorough investigation not only into the ballot shortage incident but also into internal operational processes, including corruption.

(Reported by Jung Sang-bo and Ha Ryung | Video edited by Nam Il)
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