Nowungrae Proposes Bill to Elevate Minister of Unification to Deputy Prime Minister Level

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 28th, Roh Woong-rae, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced that he had taken the lead in proposing a revision to the Government Organization Act to elevate the Minister of Unification to the position of Deputy Prime Minister.

This revision includes provisions for the Minister of Unification to concurrently serve as Deputy Prime Minister, enabling them to oversee and coordinate central administrative agencies related to unification policy. A total of 14 lawmakers participated in the bill proposal, including Democratic Party members Seol Hoon, Song Young-gil, Jeong Cheong-rae, and Future United Party member Hong Moon-pyo.

Roh explained the reason for proposing the bill, stating, "Although a government-wide control tower is necessary to systematically promote unification policy, the Ministry of Unification currently has limitations in overseeing and coordinating other central administrative agencies."

For the currently vacant Minister of Unification position, former Presidential Chief of Staff Im Jong-seok and Democratic Party member Lee In-young are being mentioned as candidates.

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