The Democratic Party reaffirmed its commitment to President Lee Jae-myung's national agenda and initiated serious discussions aimed at ensuring the success of his administration. The party gathered on August 27 in Incheon to discuss legislative proposals centered around three major projects as it enters the second year of Lee's presidency.
During the workshop, the party shared results from a recent poll indicating negative perceptions among the 2030 generation. This prompted discussions on how to secure support from younger voters moving forward.
Floor spokesperson Lee Joo-hee presented an analysis of the polling data, stating, "We had no choice but to seriously listen to the voices of voters." She noted the party's awareness of the negative sentiment among younger voters despite the party's overall favorable standing.
Lee pointed out that issues such as real estate have contributed to fluctuations in the party's approval ratings, saying, "We need to reflect on whether our approach as the ruling party has been appropriate and recognize that we must listen to the concerns of young people regarding real estate issues."
The party also announced plans to strengthen its focus on people's livelihoods in the latter half of 2026. Lee emphasized, "We will reorganize the party to be more field-oriented and enhance the leadership's engagement with the public," committing to four key tasks: a working Democratic Party, a leading Democratic Party, a youth-oriented Democratic Party, and a winning Democratic Party.
Additionally, the party received a blueprint for the success of the three major projects from Prime Minister Han Seung-soo. Lee reported that Han emphasized the need to lead in the global AI industry, stating that the three major projects should also promote the AI ecosystem.
Lee added, "We discussed government support measures for advancing the three major projects and areas where the National Assembly can provide assistance. Ultimately, we aim to establish an execution system where the central government, local governments, and businesses work together, with the Blue House at the center of key initiatives."
Earlier, floor leader Han Byeong-do hinted at a legislative push to ensure the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration during the workshop. He stated, "From now on, the Democratic Party will enter a legislative battle. We will activate cooperation among the party, government, and the Blue House to expedite the legislative process. I hope we can all do our best for an irreplaceable South Korea. The floor leadership will also support committee activities without gaps."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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