Lee Han-joo announced during Sunday's press conference that the State Affairs Planning Committee has reached the midpoint of its work developing governance plans for the Lee Jae Myung administration. The committee director, who also leads the Democratic Party's Institute for Democracy think tank and serves as a longtime presidential policy advisor, reported that the blueprint is approaching completion. Approximately 120 policy objectives spanning various government ministries have emerged from committee deliberations, with economic growth and social equality serving as central themes. Ministry approval will trigger the implementation of 16 high-priority initiatives selected from the broader policy framework. The committee plans immediate action once officials establish clear priority rankings for these measures.
Criminal justice system restructuring represents the most significant proposed change, with plans to eliminate the public prosecution service and create separate investigation and indictment bodies. Opposition voices argue this restructuring will delay justice administration by adding procedural complexity to the legal system. The Democratic Party proposal strips prosecutors of their investigative authority and oversight responsibilities for preliminary investigations, limiting their role to making indictment decisions. President Lee expressed expectations during his July 3 press conference that prosecution reform would be completed by October. Additional subcommittees address the advancement of artificial intelligence, the implementation of universal basic income, and comprehensive modifications to the tax system.
The planning committee began operations on June 16 with a 60-day mandate ending August 14, when officials will release the final policy blueprint. The committee leadership reserves the option to extend the timeline by an additional 20 days if necessary.
Criminal justice system restructuring represents the most significant proposed change, with plans to eliminate the public prosecution service and create separate investigation and indictment bodies. Opposition voices argue this restructuring will delay justice administration by adding procedural complexity to the legal system. The Democratic Party proposal strips prosecutors of their investigative authority and oversight responsibilities for preliminary investigations, limiting their role to making indictment decisions. President Lee expressed expectations during his July 3 press conference that prosecution reform would be completed by October. Additional subcommittees address the advancement of artificial intelligence, the implementation of universal basic income, and comprehensive modifications to the tax system.
The planning committee began operations on June 16 with a 60-day mandate ending August 14, when officials will release the final policy blueprint. The committee leadership reserves the option to extend the timeline by an additional 20 days if necessary.
