Ruling Party Resolves to "Complete Prosecution, Media, and Judicial Reforms" at Lawmakers' Workshop

Resolution to End Insurrection and Advance Livelihood Reforms
Emphasis on 'One Team' Unity Among Party, Government, and Presidential Office

The Democratic Party of Korea has resolved to "completely put an end to insurrection and boldly push forward with legislative reforms for the livelihood of the people" during its two-day National Assembly Members Workshop.

Representative Chung Cheongrae and Floor Leader Kim Byungki, along with other Democratic Party members, are reading a resolution at the National Assembly members' workshop held on the 29th at Paradise City Hotel in Yeongjongdo, Jung-gu, Incheon, in preparation for the 2025 regular session of the National Assembly. Photo by Kim Hyunmin

On the final day of the workshop, the Democratic Party declared at Paradise City in Jung-gu, Incheon, on the morning of the 29th, "As the ruling party and the largest party in the National Assembly, we are determined to normalize the Republic of Korea with a profound sense of responsibility and mission." The party also stated, "We will bring a complete end to insurrection and revive the people's economy, which is on the brink."

In particular, the party emphasized the urgent need to swiftly pass three major reform bills concerning the prosecution, the media, and the judiciary. Democratic Party Representative Chung Cheongrae said, "As we have engaged in intense debate and pooled our wisdom to achieve both the completion of reforms and the stabilization of livelihoods, let us resolve, with a sense of historical mission, to ensure the success of the Lee Jaemyung administration with a unified 'one voice' from the party, the government, and the presidential office."

Meanwhile, the Democratic Party's workshop, which began on the 28th, continued to highlight the importance of unity within the ruling bloc. Lawmakers chanted slogans such as "The Democratic Party delivers for the people and democracy," "The Democratic Party delivers reform for the Republic of Korea," and "The Democratic Party delivers economic growth," reaffirming their solidarity.

Officials from the presidential office and the government also attended the Democratic Party's workshop, underscoring that the party, the government, and the presidential office are a united team. In particular, they spoke in unison to dispel any misunderstanding about potential differences between the party and the government regarding prosecution reform. Minister of Justice Jeong Seongho stated, "There are no disagreements." When asked about his thoughts on which ministry should oversee the proposed Serious Crimes Investigation Agency, he replied, "I have no personal opinion." Woo Sangho, Senior Presidential Secretary for Political Affairs, also commented, "We expect that, in order to minimize inconvenience to the public, if an agreement cannot be reached, a proposal to include this matter in the Government Organization Act before the end of September will be smoothly arranged."

Jeon Jaesoo, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, met with reporters regarding the ministry's relocation to Busan and said, "There are some challenges, but the relocation is being steadily prepared for completion by December 31." He also stated, "The relocation of HMM's headquarters to Busan and the establishment of the Southeast Region Industrial Investment Corporation are proceeding simultaneously."