President Lee: "We Will Create Policies to Help Military Service Members Plan Their Lives"

Fair Trade Commission's Daiso Investigation: Favoring Aliexpress and Temu?
Lee: "Strict Response to the Spread of False Information Disrupting State Affairs"

On October 6, President Lee Jaemyung stated regarding policies for military personnel, "While post-service compensation is important, I intend to create more policies that can be of real help to those serving in the military as they plan their futures."

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On this day, President Lee posted on X (formerly Twitter) about a news report that a revision to the Basic Pension Act, which will recognize the entire period of military service as a contribution period for the National Pension starting with next year's discharged personnel, was passed by the National Assembly plenary session on October 1.

Commenting on the passage of the bill, President Lee said, "It is fortunate, albeit belated," and added, "It is still far from sufficient as compensation for young people in Korea who dedicate their prime years to the country."

In addition, President Lee shared a statement from Chairman Joo Byung-ki refuting some claims that the Fair Trade Commission's investigation into the operator of Daiso was in support of overseas platforms such as Aliexpress and Temu, stressing, "We must respond strictly and swiftly to the spread of absurd and false information that disrupts state affairs."

President Lee also attached a report introducing the 'Just Give' program, which provides food and daily necessities to vulnerable groups, describing it as "a government project to guarantee a minimum livelihood for the people and save lives."

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