Park Hong-geun, the Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination, emphasized the need to review the upcoming budget and urged the elimination of the so-called 'marriage penalty' that discourages young people from marrying due to government policies.
On August 11, the Ministry held its eighth expanded executive meeting at the Government Sejong Complex, where Minister Park led discussions on the 2027 budget, the national fiscal management plan, and a support package for the youth generation.
Minister Park stated, "August is a crucial time to present the tasks we have been diligently considering and preparing to the public," as he reviewed the preparations for major policies to be announced later this month.
The ministry is finalizing the 2027 budget and the national fiscal management plan for 2026-2030. Park urged that the reviewed tasks should translate into policies and projects that the public can genuinely feel, calling for meticulous attention to detail to enhance their quality.
He also stressed the importance of communication with the public following the policy announcements. "All policies are completed when the public understands and resonates with them, so we will make special efforts to explain and communicate from the perspective of the citizens," he said.
While checking the status of the support package for the youth generation, Park highlighted that young people are structurally vulnerable in society and require comprehensive support in areas such as education, employment, assets, housing, and childbirth and childcare. He urged attention to resolving the marriage penalty to ensure that young people do not hesitate to marry due to government policies.
With the regular National Assembly session approaching in September, he called for strengthened consultations with the Assembly on key legislative proposals, including the Public Interest Whistleblower Encouragement Fund Act and the Voluntary Carbon Market Act, to expedite the introduction of these bills.
Additionally, regarding the upcoming Eulji Exercise scheduled for the third week of this month, Park requested that this training, the first since the establishment of the ministry, be used as a practical opportunity to review the emergency response system and roles.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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