Democratic Party Holds Workshop to Discuss National Agenda

Participants, including Han Byeong-do, acting leader of the Democratic Party, and Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, pose for a commemorative photo at a workshop held at a hotel in Yongsan, Seoul, on July 3.

The Democratic Party of Korea held a workshop attended by all its lawmakers to discuss the national agenda for the second year of the Lee Jae-myung administration and legislative strategies for the second half of the 22nd National Assembly. With internal competition intensifying ahead of the party convention, the party emphasized the importance of unity among the party, government, and Blue House.
According to Yonhap News on July 3, the workshop took place at the Seoul Dragon City Hotel in Yongsan, Seoul, and included Democratic lawmakers, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, Chief of Staff to the President Kang Hoon-sik, Senior Secretary to the President for Political Affairs Hong Ik-pyo, and Political Secretary Jeong Eul-ho.
Han Byeong-do, acting leader of the Democratic Party and floor leader, stated, "This is an opportunity for the party, government, and Blue House to reaffirm our responsibilities as the ruling party and pledge to complete legislation for the people's livelihood. We will do our utmost to finalize the key national agenda legislation of the Lee Jae-myung administration by the end of this year."
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook responded, saying, "For the successful implementation of the national agenda, close communication and cooperation among the party, government, and National Assembly are crucial. We will work as a competent government to create a new turning point for balanced national development during this critical time."
Former party leader Jeong Cheong-rae, former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, and lawmaker Song Young-gil also attended the workshop, drawing attention. Song was the first to arrive, greeting fellow lawmakers, followed by Kim and Jeong, who also made rounds to greet attendees.
In a closed session, Chief of Staff Kang Hoon-sik explained the direction of national governance for the second year. Deputy Floor Leader Cheon Jun-ho and Policy Committee Chair Han Jeong-ae presented plans for the operation of the National Assembly in the second half and key legislative tasks. Following this, discussions were held in breakout sessions by standing committees to strategize on advancing the national agenda and legislative initiatives.
Meanwhile, lawmaker Lee An-joo reportedly did not attend the workshop due to severe mental distress caused by the recent circulation of explicit materials that had been digitally altered to include her image.

* This article has been translated by AI.