Lee to begin receiving briefings from gov't ministries on progress of policy tasks

President Lee Jae Myung was set to begin receiving briefings Wednesday from all government ministries and agencies to review progress in the implementation of their policy tasks. On the first day of the policy briefings, Lee will receive updates from the finance ministry, the National Tax Service, the Korea Customs Service, the state financial watchdog and other agencies, according to Cheong Wa Dae. A total of 140 government ministries and agencies will report to Lee over nine sessions to be held through early August, under the theme, "An Irreplaceable Republic of Korea Felt in Everyday Life."

The Republic of Korea is the official name of South Korea. The sessions mark the second round of extensive policy briefings that Lee will receive since taking office in June last year, following the first round in late 2025. Each session will be attended by a group of about 20 "public observers," who will be allowed to ask questions and make proposals about policy implementation alongside the president.