(LEAD) Lee calls for policies supporting young people left out of tech, stock boom (opens original article in a new tab)

President Lee Jae Myung called for government policies to support young people affected by widening asset disparities from tech and stock market booms, while also addressing fuel prices and inflation.

• President Lee called for policies to support young people left behind by tech and stock market booms
• He highlighted asset disparities between investors and non-investors as stock markets reach record highs
• Lee urged efforts to lower fuel prices using excess tax revenues from the semiconductor industry
• The president noted persistent inflation and income polarization requiring government intervention