Lee Jae-myung and Lee Jae-yong Meeting on the 20th... Will They Discuss Semiconductor Law and Other Issues?

Lee Jaemyung and Lee Jaeyong to Meet at Samsung SSAFY on the 20th
On-site Discussion with Young People... Separate Meeting Between the Two
Democratic Party: "Semiconductor Act Likely to Be Discussed"

The meeting between Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, and Lee Jae-yong, chairman of Samsung Electronics, scheduled for the 20th, is drawing attention as to whether discussions on current issues such as the Semiconductor Special Act will take place.

Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is speaking at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 17th. 2025.3.17 Photo by Kim Hyun-min

According to the Democratic Party on the 19th, Lee will meet Lee at the Samsung Youth Software Academy (SSAFY) in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the 20th. SSAFY provides software (SW) competency enhancement education and employment support services for job seekers.

Lee and Lee will hold an on-site meeting with trainees to discuss support measures for youth employment and social advancement.

Before the on-site meeting, the two are scheduled to have a separate meeting. From the Democratic Party, Lee, Jin Sung-jun, chairman of the Policy Committee, Cho Seung-rae, chief spokesperson, Lee Hae-sik, chief of the party leader’s secretariat, and Kim Tae-seon, head of the party leader’s executive office will attend. Lee will attend the meeting with Samsung Electronics executives.

It is expected that the separate meeting will include discussions on current issues such as the Semiconductor Special Act in addition to youth employment. When asked by reporters whether discussions on the Semiconductor Special Act would be held during the meeting, spokesperson Hwang replied, "It can be included in the discussion," adding, "Various economic issues are likely to be discussed."

Jin Sung-jun, chairman of the Policy Committee, also said at a press briefing held the previous day, "There is great concern because Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor competitiveness is being threatened," and added, "I hope a message that can give hope will come out of the meeting."

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