Jeon Hyun-hee, a member of the National Assembly's Political Affairs Committee, proposed a revision to the 'Social Security Basic Law' on October 26 to address everyday difficulties faced by citizens and to eliminate welfare gaps.
During a press conference at the National Assembly's communication center, Jeon explained, "This amendment, known as the 'Just Dream 3 Laws,' aims to solidify the legal foundation of the 'Just Dream' initiative being expanded nationwide by the Lee Jae-myung government. It seeks to establish a legal basis for 'basic living support services' that go beyond food assistance to include alleviating daily inconveniences and providing outreach support."
Jeon emphasized that the amendment complements the current welfare system, which requires complex application procedures, and includes provisions for expanding the scope of social services to cover food and daily living needs, support for food and essential goods, alleviation of daily inconveniences, delivery and visitation support, and prevention of social isolation.
She outlined three key directions for the smooth implementation of the amendment. "First, we will launch the 'Just Dream' service to ensure that hungry citizens receive necessary food and essential goods. Additionally, through 'Just Help,' we will reduce daily inconveniences for single-person households and vulnerable groups," Jeon stated. "With 'Just Deliver,' we will provide food and essential goods to citizens living in food deserts and those in need."
Jeon also shared her motivation for proposing the amendment, stating, "During my campaign for the Seoul mayoral election, I promised to create a society where individuals like 'Jean Valjean' do not resort to stealing food. Although I could not fulfill that promise at the time, I am committed to keeping my promise to the citizens."
She concluded, "What we aim to achieve with this amendment is everyday welfare. We will lower the barriers to welfare and create a society where no one has to endure suffering alone."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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