Let's start with domestic politics...<br />The South Korean government will submit a supplementary budget proposal to the National Assembly next Thursday.<br />During a meeting between the government and the ruling Democratic Party this morning,... the two sides said the focus of the budget will be dealing with matters related to people's safety -- such as fine-dust pollution and support for the recent wildfires in Gangwon-do Province,... as well as taking preemptive measures against downside economic risks.<br />Although the exact figure has yet to be revealed,... they said the extra budget will be drawn up considering the country's tax revenue.<br />South Korea's finance chief had earlier said that the budget will not exceed 6-point-2 billion U.S. dollars.<br />The ruling party called for cooperation from the opposition bloc,... saying they should put their political interests aside as the extra budget is for the people.<br />The government is aiming to get the bill passed in May.<br />It would be the third extra budget of the Moon Jae-in administration. <br />
