Geun Im, the new Vice Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, said on the 11th, that the ministry will diligently fulfill its role in addressing the economic crisis, discovering new growth engines, structural changes, and community recovery.
Vice Minister Im made this statement when meeting with the press corps on the occasion of the inauguration greetings, acknowledging, "It is true that our economy is facing unprecedented difficulties."
Regarding the supplementary budget, he further noted, "We are working hard on it now," and expressed plans to compose it with projects that can achieve the two goals of boosting the economy and stabilizing people's livelihoods.
He continued, "As the economic situation is exceptionally difficult, we must proceed swiftly, and it should directly help the citizens who are indeed suffering due to the tough economy."
He added, "Even if we proceed swiftly, we will prudently review the projects while checking their effectiveness."