President Lee Jae Myung Meets Democratic Party Leaders, Requests Swift Passage of Key Bills

President Lee Jae Myung met with the new floor leadership of the ruling Democratic Party on July 1 and asked for the swift passage of key bills tied to his administration's policy agenda, Yonhap reported. The dinner took place at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul. Rep.

Han Byung-do, the newly elected Democratic Party floor leader, attended along with other members of the party's floor leadership. Rep. Lee Ju-hee, the party's floor spokesperson, provided details in a written briefing.

"The president welcomed colleagues with whom he has weathered many political challenges and greatly congratulated the new floor leadership on its launch," the spokesperson said. Lee further asked the party to accelerate legislation related to the administration's key policy agenda during the second half of the year.

Han expressed appreciation for the president's push to advance three major national projects aimed at driving a new leap forward for the country.

He pledged to strongly support their successful implementation through the necessary legislation. Other members of the floor leadership praised the president and the government for their tireless efforts and notable achievements over the past year, Rep. Lee said.