President Lee calls for better compensation for war veterans

Tomorrow, June 25th, we mark a solemn anniversary the start of the Korean War 75 years ago.

In light of this occasion, President Lee Jae Myung called for better compensation for the country's war veterans at a Cabinet meeting earlier today.

Our top office correspondent Yoon Jung-min reports.

"When we talk about security, it's so important and so routine that we often don't feel it. However, the security issue of protecting our community cannot be overemphasized."

This was how President Lee Jae Myung began the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, a day before the nation remembers the 75th anniversary of the Korean War.

Once again noting the importance of "peace without conflict," he called for efforts to better compensate those who made "extraordinary" sacrifices to defend the nation, adding that security is key to the economy.

And the focus of the meeting was on the economy, trying to hammer out how to tamp down higher prices and help the lives of the people.

"Right now, the world, including the Republic of Korea, is suffering greatly. I hope you take extra care for the vulnerable so that they do not suffer from greater pain."

Among over two-dozen items approved was a revision to a related law to extend fuel tax cuts as well as individual consumption tax breaks, following the crisis in the Middle East.

Lee also reportedly instructed the Oceans and Fisheries Ministry to review whether it's possible to relocate to Busan by the end of this year.

What was also notable was President Lee revisiting the importance of the responsibility of public servants regardless of a political situation, saying how they handle their jobs makes a great difference.

"I think that's what power is. What you do, every little signature, the small things that have your attention. All these just might seem barely meaningful to you, but the impact of those may mean a matter of life-or-death to someone else."

The President has emphasized the importance of public servant responsibility during nearly every meeting.

This might be no coincidence as the importance of "details" and "competency" has been often highlighted by the new government.

Yoon Jung-min, Arirang News.