Lee In-young "Korean Companies Applauded at CES... 'Data 3 Act' Must Pass to Give Them Wings"

"Complete Livelihood Legislation and Reforms Before the First Deadline... Korean Party Should Also Withdraw Filibuster on Police-Prosecutor Investigation Authority Adjustment and 'Kindergarten 3 Laws'"

Lee In-young, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the party strategy meeting held at the National Assembly on the 7th and delivering a speech. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy reporters Wondara and Jeon Jinyoung] Lee In-young, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated, "The performance of our companies at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2020) is dazzling," and added, "The National Assembly must pass the 'Data 3 Act' and other legislation to give wings to the advancement of Korean companies." He urged the Liberty Korea Party, which withdrew its filibuster (unlimited debate) on 177 livelihood bills, to "take two or three more steps while you're at it."

At the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the morning of the 8th, Floor Leader Lee said, "Our companies' performance at the world's largest electronics exhibition is dazzling," and noted, "Samsung Electronics received applause for showcasing the mini robot Ballie, and Hyundai Motor Company introduced a personal mobility flying car."

He continued, "Even more encouraging news is that, besides large corporations like Samsung and Hyundai, innovative startups have boldly entered the advanced technology competition," adding, "Among the startups participating in this exhibition worldwide, 20% were Korean companies."

Floor Leader Lee expressed concern, saying, "While feeling proud to see our companies making strides in the global advanced industry, the environment is poor compared to competing countries," and added, "Especially in terms of data utilization, which is the core foundation of the digital revolution, Korean companies are competing while enduring tremendous disadvantages."

He then said, "Now the National Assembly must give wings to the advancement of our companies," emphasizing, "The passage of the Data 3 Act and venture-related laws is urgent. We request the cooperation of the Liberty Korea Party to ensure these bills, currently pending in the Judiciary Committee, are passed."

Floor Leader Lee said, "The new leadership of the Liberty Korea Party received applause from the public for deciding to withdraw the filibuster on livelihood bills," and requested, "Since the first step has been taken, I ask you to take two or three more steps forward."

He added, "The Democratic Party will complete all pending livelihood reform and legislative tasks in the National Assembly by the first deadline before Lunar New Year," emphasizing, "Once the livelihood bills are processed, we ask for cooperation to swiftly vote on the adjustment of investigative authority between the prosecution and police, as well as the 'Kindergarten 3 Act.' We repeatedly request the Liberty Korea Party's decision."

Floor Leader Lee said, "Yesterday, President Moon Jae-in announced plans for forming a unified Olympic team, cooperation in the inter-Korean border area, and the resumption of tours to Mount Kumgang and the Kaesong Industrial Complex," and stated, "We actively welcome these bold proposals and will actively support President Moon's intentions."

Regarding the indefinite extension of leave at SsangYong Motor, he said, "It is truly difficult to understand that a promise made after 11 years was reversed overnight," and urged, "SsangYong Motor must keep its social promises."

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