Ruling Party Says It Will Speed Up Bills via Fast-Track as National Policy Implementation Lags

[Financial News, Incheon = Reporter Kim Hyeong-gu]The Democratic Party of Korea said on the 27th that it would accelerate the passage of livelihood-related bills during the upcoming regular session of the National Assembly to raise the implementation rate of the Lee Jae-myung administration's national policy tasks, which remains in the 30% range. The party said it would actively use the fast-track system, which shortens the process to about one-fourth of the usual time after the National Assembly Act was revised under its leadership.
Lee Joo-hee, the party's floor spokesperson, told reporters after the first session of the lawmakers' workshop at Inspire Hotel & Resort in Yeongjong District, Incheon, that Cheon Jun-ho, senior deputy floor leader for parliamentary affairs, said the low implementation rate remained in the 30% range because the People Power Party had obstructed the government's policy agenda, even though lawmakers had introduced many bills. She added that he said the party would respond more actively in the second half of the year.
The way to speed up legislation is the fast-track system. The National Assembly Act was recently revised under the Democratic Party's leadership, cutting the maximum processing period from 330 days to 90 days.
Lee also outlined the policy committee's strategy for the regular session. He said the committee set a goal of supporting state affairs and securing future growth engines under the slogan "A Greater Leap for Korea, Irreplaceable and Unmatched," while also delivering tangible legislative results in livelihood reforms that people can feel. Kwon Chil-seung, the Policy Committee Chairperson, said the party would closely protect people's lives, broaden the stage for growth, and clearly prove its achievements.
The party's strategic direction also came into focus. Kim Won-i, the strategic planning committee chair, reportedly said during the session that the party would run a two-track system for the floor and the party to firmly secure the initiative in the regular session and the budget negotiations. It will also reorganize the party around field operations and strengthen the leadership's outreach on livelihood issues. The Democratic Party has also set four tasks for this effort: a "working Democratic Party," a "winning Democratic Party," a "leading Democratic Party," and a "youth Democratic Party."
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