DP to Launch All-Out Effort on Livelihood Issues at Regular Assembly, Actively Using Shortened Fast-Track System

2026 Regular National Assembly Preparation Lawmaker Workshop

The Democratic Party of Korea has announced it will launch an all-out effort to address livelihood issues ahead of the regular National Assembly session and national budget season.

On August 27, Democratic Party spokesperson Lee Juhee stated during a mid-session briefing at the "2026 National Assembly Workshop" held at Inspire Hotel in Incheon, "The primary goal for this regular session is a complete shift to livelihood-focused agendas and waging a full-scale campaign for the people's welfare."

(Yeongjongdo=Yonhap News) Photo by Kwangmo Hwang = Kim Minseok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, along with party leadership and lawmakers, pose for a commemorative photo holding hand signs pledging success in the regular National Assembly session starting in September and a great leap forward for the Republic of Korea during a National Assembly members' workshop held on August 27, 2026, at Inspire Resort in Jung-gu, Incheon. 2026.8.27 hkmpooh@yna.co.kr (End)

Cheon Junho, Senior Deputy Floor Leader for Operations within the Democratic Party, reportedly emphasized the importance of legislative efforts related to stabilizing prices, real estate issues, and supporting small business owners, identifying these as key challenges in the party’s all-out campaign for the people's welfare.

Deputy Floor Leader Cheon pointed out that the implementation rate of state affairs remains in the 30% range due to obstruction from the People Power Party. He also indicated plans to utilize the fast-track system, recently amended by the National Assembly Act to shorten processing times, as a means to expedite legislative measures.

According to spokesperson Lee, Kim Woni, Chairperson of the Strategic Planning Committee, presented operational guidelines for the party after analyzing objective indicators such as the current political landscape and public support for parties and government policy. Chairperson Kim proposed four key initiatives for the Democratic Party to pursue: a "Working Democratic Party," a "Youth-Oriented Democratic Party," a "Leading Democratic Party," and a "Winning Democratic Party."

The party’s Policy Committee reportedly stressed the importance of legislative achievements to support national governance and secure future growth engines. Spokesperson Lee emphasized, "Our clear direction is to put livelihood issues at the center," adding, "Detailed discussions will take place in individual committee-based group sessions during the workshop."

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