S. Korea's President urges swift parliamentary approval for USD 17 billion to tackle energy fallout amid West Asia conflict

Seoul [South Korea], April 2 (ANI): South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday called on the country's National Assembly to quickly pass a KRW 26. 2 trillion (approximately USD 17. 1 billion) supplementary budget, aimed at cushioning the economic impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, Yonhap News Agency reported.