The Democratic Party held a launch ceremony on July 10 for a special committee aimed at supporting the success of the three major projects, which are key initiatives of the Lee Jae-myung administration. The party plans to back the government's national agenda of balanced regional development through swift legislative action and regulatory exceptions.
Han Byeong-do, the party's acting leader and floor leader, attended the launch ceremony at the National Assembly and expressed his commitment, stating, "I will personally chair the committee. Through our activities, we will ensure that the benefits of the mega projects reach the lives of the people."
The committee is led by Han, with Kim Kyung-soo, former chair of the Local Era Committee, Han Jeong-ae, chair of the policy committee, and Lee Eon-joo as vice chairs. Han noted, "We have formed a committee of 20 elite members. With capable and empowered lawmakers involved, we will communicate in real-time with government ministries and do our best."
Kim Kyung-soo remarked, "I participated in the design of the five poles and three special projects under the Lee Jae-myung government, and I believe the three major projects represent a transformation of the national space that goes beyond the Seoul metropolitan area and is a national transformation project for all of Korea."
He also dismissed allegations of government pressure, stating, "The reason large corporations have decided to invest in the three major projects is that they recognize the uncertainties of focusing solely on the Seoul metropolitan area in the AI era."
Han Jeong-ae emphasized, "The three major projects are crucial for fueling balanced national growth. We must ensure their success and move from a speed strategy to an all-out effort."
Jang Cheol-min, the committee's secretary, stated, "We will quickly reach agreements to ensure the success of the projects. Given the scale of these mega projects, we will discuss significant incentives and bold regulatory exceptions."
He added, "As the three major projects are core initiatives of the Lee Jae-myung government, we will demonstrate the responsible image of a ruling party by delivering swift and tangible results."
After the meeting, spokesperson Park Kyung-mi told reporters, "There was a suggestion to adopt a bottom-up approach that reflects the opinions of each region rather than a top-down approach. Since speed is crucial, there were also calls to eliminate barriers between ministries and standing committees."
She further stated, "We will provide legislative support and ensure thorough promotion from the committee. We aim to show the public and the 2030 generation how the mega projects can transform their lives."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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