President Moon presides over Cabinet meeting... Reviews 48 items including Carbon Neutrality Act and Operating Room CCTV Act

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] On the morning of the 14th, President Moon Jae-in presided over a Cabinet meeting via video conference at the Blue House, deliberating and resolving 48 agenda items, including 16 bills for promulgation such as the 'Basic Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth in Response to the Climate Crisis.'

The 'Basic Act on Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth in Response to the Climate Crisis,' deliberated on this day, specifies 'carbon neutrality by 2050' as the national vision and systematizes the implementation procedures, including the establishment and review of national strategies, mid- to long-term greenhouse gas reduction targets, and basic plans to achieve this goal.

Also deliberated were the 'Partial Amendment to the Military Court Act for Promulgation,' which mandates that non-military crimes such as sexual violence offenses be tried in civilian courts rather than military courts, and the 'Partial Amendment to the Medical Service Act for Promulgation,' which requires the installation of CCTV in operating rooms for patients under general anesthesia.

Among the presidential decree drafts, the 'Partial Amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Act on the Protection of Children and Youth from Sexual Offenses,' which stipulates special provisions such as undercover investigations with concealed identities for digital sex crimes against children and youth, was also passed today.

Meanwhile, before the agenda deliberation on this day, there was a report from Kim Young-joo, Chairman of the Busan World Expo Bid Committee, on the 'Status and Future Plans for the 2030 Busan World Expo Bid.' The Mayor of Busan stated, "Under cooperation with the government and the bid committee, we will do our best in all efforts including spreading enthusiasm for the bid and overseas negotiation activities," and requested cooperation from related ministries.

President Moon said, "Please do not think of the bidding activities as something far in the future or only concerning the Busan area, but as something for all of us," and added, "Please also prepare well for the completion of the metropolitan transportation network including the Gadeokdo New Airport and the event infrastructure." He further urged, "Please work closely and swiftly under the cooperation of the government and each ministry to prepare thoroughly so that we can succeed in the bid."

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