[2020 National Audit] Chairman Kim Yong-jin "Please Discuss National Pension Reform in the National Assembly"

Kim Yong-jin, Chairman of the National Pension Service, attended the National Assembly's Health and Welfare Committee hearing on the 14th for the National Pension Service's audit and is responding to lawmakers' questions. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Seo So-jeong] Kim Yong-jin, Chairman of the National Pension Service, appealed to the National Assembly to actively discuss pension reform regardless of party lines.

On the 14th, during the National Assembly Health and Welfare Committee's audit of the National Pension Service, Chairman Kim stated, "I believe both ruling and opposition parties agree on the necessity of reforming the National Pension," adding, "If the National Assembly discusses and provides direction, the National Pension Service will do what it can."

On the same day, Choi Jong-yoon, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, pointed out, "A social body agreed upon by the ruling party, opposition, and government should be established to fundamentally resolve issues related to the National Pension."

In response, Chairman Kim said, "With the government submitting pension system improvement plans to the National Assembly, I believe the foundation for social consensus on National Pension reform has been laid," adding, "Now, the important task is how to lead a national consensus."

He continued, "There should be efforts to thoroughly inform the public about the reform plans and the future of the National Pension and to seek their understanding," and said, "While providing accurate information and collecting opinions, we will also actively support discussions on additional system improvement measures."

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