Prime Minister Jeong: "Revolutionize Regulations Ahead in New Industries Like Hydrogen Cars and Big Data"

Prime Minister Jeong Sye-kyun.

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said on the 6th, "To lead the 4th Industrial Revolution, we will take the lead in dismantling regulations in new industries such as hydrogen cars and big data."

On the same day, Prime Minister Chung presided over the Government Policy Issue Inspection and Coordination Meeting at the Sejong Government Complex and stated, "For issues with significant public interest and social ripple effects, we will reconsider the regulatory framework from the ground up and present solutions."

Prime Minister Chung emphasized, "This year, we will fully activate the new framework for regulatory innovation completed last year so that the public and businesses can tangibly feel its effects. To this end, we plan to concentrate the government's regulatory innovation capabilities in three major areas: economy, livelihood, and public service."

He continued, "The important thing is action and change," and instructed, "Ministers should organize the regulations under their jurisdiction that need reform this year by the first half." He added, "Show the public a clearly changed appearance. We will evaluate based on the results. I will personally visit the sites to verify."

Regarding supplementary measures for reducing working hours in the software sector, Prime Minister Chung said, "We have been steadily working to help workers escape overwork and enjoy a humane life, but many small and medium-sized enterprises are complaining about difficulties on the ground due to the reduction of working hours." He urged, "Since government efforts alone are insufficient, the National Assembly should promptly pass the amendment to the Labor Standards Act to extend the flexible working hours system period and support the establishment of the 52-hour workweek system on the ground."

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