Budget minister vows to closely review disability rights budget
Korea's budget minister on Wednesday called on a disability rights advocacy group to refrain from staging protests on subway platforms causing service disruptions, while vowing to closely examine related issues in next year's budget planning. Budget Minister Park Hong-keun made the remarks in a social media post in response to the Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination's request for his…
Korea's budget minister, Park Hong-keun, has instructed a disability rights advocacy group to cease staging protests on subway platforms that disrupt service, while underscoring his commitment to scrutinizing associated matters in the upcoming budget planning. In a social media post, Park responded to the Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination's request for his official position on their demand.
The advocacy group has pledged to conduct daily protests, advocating for the inclusion of expenditures related to disability rights in the budget for the next year, despite no protest occurring on Wednesday. Park emphasized the government's ongoing commitment to securing the fundamental rights of individuals with disabilities, encompassing their transportation and employment rights.
"During the drafting of next year's budget, I am personally examining these issues meticulously to ensure no aspect is overlooked," Park stated. Nevertheless, the budget minister cautioned that protests causing disruptions to subway and bus services would not alter the principles that guide the national budget.
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