Ruling Party Signals 'Legislative Battle' for Regular Session..."All-Out Effort for 'People-First' Policy"

"All Lawmakers to Go All Out"
Swift Processing of Key Legislation and Budget
Unified Teamwork Among Party, Government, and Presidential Office Reaffirmed

The Democratic Party of Korea concluded its two-day, one-night workshop for National Assembly members in preparation for the regular session, emphasizing a 'people-first' approach. The party affirmed its commitment to operate as a unified team with the government and the presidential office, pledging to advance key legislation and the budget swiftly.

Kim Minseok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, convened the Supreme Council meeting on the second day of the workshop in Incheon on August 28. He stated, "This workshop served as a pivotal moment to reaffirm our determination to break through mounting domestic and external challenges by prioritizing the livelihoods of the people, as we strive toward a K-Golden Era."

(Yeongjongdo=Yonhap News) Photo by Hwang Kwangmo = Kim Minseok, leader of the Democratic Party, along with Han Byungdo, floor leader, and other party leadership and lawmakers, shout "Fighting" after adopting a resolution at the National Assembly members' workshop held on August 28, 2026, at Inspire Resort in Yeongjong-gu, Incheon. 2026.8.28 hkmpooh@yna.co.kr (End)

Leader Kim emphasized, "In order to usher in a golden era for the Republic of Korea, every Democratic Party lawmaker must act as a principal agent of solutions. With this resolve, the party will be managed accordingly." He added, "All lawmakers will be encouraged to move at full speed, while the party will offer thorough support and meticulous oversight. From today forward, we will shift into an all-out operational system." He further noted that "soon, every lawmaker will be tasked with specific missions assigned by the party."

Han Byungdo, floor leader of the Democratic Party, declared, "Because of the People Power Party's obstruction and foot-dragging, not even a second of the invaluable regular session should be wasted," signaling a legislative battle ahead. To this end, during a closed session the previous day, the party identified price stabilization, real estate market stability, support for small businesses, and capital market reform as major agenda items, and shared a strategy to utilize the recently expedited Fast-Track legislative mechanism.

Through its adopted resolution, the Democratic Party pledged to promote ▲ major reforms for the livelihoods of the people ▲ a transformative leap for growth, including three mega projects ▲ large-scale investments focused on strategic growth industries for the future ▲ and the completion of a major national leap forward through all-out efforts for legislative action on key state initiatives.

The previous day's closed session also included a review of the causes behind President Lee Jaemyung's approval rating, which has recently dropped into the 30% range, as well as rebound strategies. The analysis shared revealed that about 70% of those in their 20s and 30s believe that the Democratic Party does not understand the younger generation.

Meanwhile, the Democratic Party held its workshop in a subdued atmosphere, mindful of the major flooding in Nepal. The scheduled dinner between President Lee Jaemyung and all Democratic Party lawmakers was postponed following the workshop.

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