President Lee Jae-myung to Address Parliament Today, Focusing on Domestic Agenda

President Lee Jae-myung will declare 'time for domestic affairs' in his address to the National Assembly today, outlining next year's budget plan. The speech will focus on reporting the results of the Gyeongju APEC Summit and detailing the government's plans for the proposed 728 trillion won budget for next year.

President Lee Jae-myung will elaborate on the government's position on the next year's budget plan and seek parliamentary cooperation in his address to the National Assembly plenary session today. He is expected to emphasize the planned intensive investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and research and development (R&D), demonstrating the government's strong commitment to securing future growth engines for South Korea. The President plans to present concrete policy directions for economic revitalization and stabilization of people's livelihoods through this speech.

This address marks President Lee Jae-myung's commitment to focusing on domestic affairs after successfully concluding the APEC Summit, dubbed the 'Diplomacy Super Week.' The President is expected to provide a detailed report on the APEC Summit results and present concrete policy directions for economic revitalization and stabilization of people's livelihoods based on these outcomes. He is also likely to provide specific figures to explain the positive impact on the domestic economy, along with plans to strengthen cooperation with APEC member countries.

The government's proposed 728 trillion won budget, submitted to the National Assembly, includes plans for securing resources for AI and R&D investment, as well as for implementing key government policy tasks. President Lee Jae-myung is expected to specifically explain the necessity and effects of budget allocation in each sector and seek the understanding and cooperation of the National Assembly. The budget reflects the government's policy will in various fields, including boosting economic vitality, supporting the socially vulnerable, and investing in future generations.

President Lee Jae-myung is expected to emphasize the goal of strengthening South Korea's future competitiveness and creating new growth engines through investment in AI and R&D. The government plans to secure world-class technological competitiveness in the AI field and support innovative technology development through R&D investment to lead future industries. To this end, it plans to significantly expand related budgets and focus investment on fostering talent and supporting technology development.

Rep. Choo Mi-ae, Chairwoman of the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee, is reportedly suffering from health problems due to the intense questioning and heated atmosphere during the parliamentary audit. Chairwoman Choo Mi-ae has been confirmed to have received ophthalmology and otolaryngology treatment during the parliamentary audit period. It appears that Chairwoman Choo Mi-ae's fatigue accumulated due to the fierce debate between the ruling and opposition parties over several contentious issues during the parliamentary audit process.

Chairwoman Choo Mi-ae has been leading the Legislation and Judiciary Committee and reviewing several controversial bills, and it is reported that she has experienced considerable difficulties in coordinating the sharp differences in positions between the ruling and opposition parties. In particular, during the parliamentary audit period, high-intensity questioning continued in the process of reviewing the policy implementation status of each ministry and pointing out problems, leading to accumulated mental and physical fatigue. There is analysis that Chairwoman Choo Mi-ae's health condition could affect the future operation of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee.

The Legislation and Judiciary Committee plays an important role in reviewing the legality of bills processed in the National Assembly, and Chairwoman Choo Mi-ae's role is very important. There are indications that Chairwoman Choo Mi-ae's recovery is urgent for the smooth operation of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee. It is reported that the ruling and opposition parties may adjust the future schedule of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee in consideration of Chairwoman Choo Mi-ae's health condition.

President Lee Jae-myung is expected to focus on strengthening communication with the National Assembly through this address and eliciting bipartisan cooperation in the budget approval process. He is expected to emphasize that the ruling and opposition parties must work together towards the common goal of economic revitalization and stabilization of people's livelihoods. The President plans to actively seek to coordinate opinions on the budget and seek cooperation from the National Assembly through meetings with the leaders of the ruling and opposition parties.

In addition, President Lee Jae-myung is expected to state that he will work harder to enhance South Korea's international standing and strengthen global economic cooperation based on the achievements of the APEC Summit. In particular, he is expected to emphasize his commitment to enhancing South Korea's technological competitiveness and securing future growth engines through international cooperation in the fields of AI and R&D. The government plans to actively participate in AI technology development and talent training through cooperation with APEC member countries, while expanding joint research and technology exchange in the R&D field.

President Lee Jae-myung's address will be delivered at the National Assembly plenary session in the morning and broadcast live through major broadcasting stations. The public can watch the President's address on TV, radio, and the internet, and the government will distribute materials containing the contents of the address to help the public understand. This address is expected to be an important turning point that will determine the future of the South Korean economy.