Ahn Sang-hoon Introduces First Bill, the 'Social Service Promotion Act' as Lead Sponsor

Limits of Diversified Social Service Demand
Clear Responsibility of State and Local Governments, Expansion of R&D

On the 25th, Ahn Sang-hoon, a member of the People Power Party, announced that he has proposed a new law as the first bill of the 22nd National Assembly, aimed at supporting and fostering the social service sector.

Rep. Ahn explained the purpose of the 'Act on Support and Promotion of Social Services (Social Service Promotion Act),' stating, "The current social service provision system has limitations in responding to diversified demands. I have proposed this related bill to incentivize the appropriate supply of social services and to establish a systematic support and development foundation for the social service sector."

Ahn Sang-hoon, a member of the People Power Party, is giving an interview to Asia Economy at the National Assembly on the 11th. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

Social services refer to a system that guarantees a humane life and supports the improvement of citizens' quality of life through counseling, rehabilitation, care, provision of information, use of related facilities, capacity development, and social participation support in fields such as welfare, health care, education, employment, housing, culture, and environment for all citizens in need of assistance from the state, local governments, and the private sector, according to Article 3, Clause 4 of the Framework Act on Social Security. Although currently regulated under the 'Act on Support for Social Services and Establishment and Operation of Social Service Centers,' Rep. Ahn views that there are limitations in policy implementation under the current law as social service demand is gradually increasing and diversifying due to structural changes in society.

This new law clarifies the responsibilities of the state and local governments regarding the support and promotion of social services, sets necessary measures for the expansion, advancement, quality improvement, and innovation of social services, ensuring that citizens can receive high-quality social services. Additionally, the Minister of Health and Welfare will conduct an annual survey on the demand and supply of social services to develop and disseminate necessary social services, and may carry out research and development projects on required technologies.

Rep. Ahn emphasized, "If the Social Service Promotion Act passes in the National Assembly, it will greatly help establish a high-quality social service system in our society. Since social services are always in demand throughout the life cycle and are necessary for all citizens, I will do my best to ensure the bill passes in the National Assembly."

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