Parties split over president’s budget pitch: support vs. skepticism

Staying at the parliament.

President Lee Jae Myung's speech on the extra budget proposal drew mixed reactions from lawmakers across the aisle.

The ruling Democratic Party pledged full support for the swift passage of the supplementary budget calling it necessary to revive the economy and protect livelihoods.

In sharp contrast the People Power Party found fault with the proposal in particular the cash handouts calling it "ineffective" and warned of growing national debt.

While acknowledging the need for additional spending the opposition party also urged the government to respect bipartisan cooperation.