President Lee: “1.2 million won a month for sleeping rough at Seoul Station? Misinformation distorts policy judgments”

[Financial News] President Lee Jae Myung criticized the spread of claims that people who sleep rough at Seoul Station receive 1.2 million won a month, saying on the 10th, “Misinformation can go beyond a simple misunderstanding and distort even judgments about policy.”
That day, President Lee posted on X (formerly Twitter) a message titled “Receive 1.2 million won a month for sleeping rough at Seoul Station? Distorted information can distort even policies for people in urgent need of help,” and emphasized the point.
“This may be a casual topic of conversation for some, but for people who urgently need welfare support, a single remark like this can be hurtful,” he said. “Baseless information fuels prejudice against welfare and must not become an obstacle to people who truly need help receiving support in time.”
He continued, “Of course, I will listen carefully to concerns about whether welfare benefits are excessive or discourage people from working,” adding, “I will reduce blind spots in welfare coverage and carefully review and improve the system as a whole so that people can build better lives the more they work.”
“Welfare must properly reach those who need it,” President Lee added. “It should be a firm stepping stone that helps people overcome hardship and get back on their feet.”
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