The National Assembly passed several bills on Wednesday with the aim of improving people's livelihoods, marking the first instance of bipartisan support from rival parties since the 22nd Assembly began its four-year term in late May. One of the bills, known as "the nursing bill," seeks to expand the roles and legal protections for nurses and nursing assistants nationwide, in response to claims from the Korean Nursing Association that nurses have been forced to take on responsibilities beyond legal boundaries. The bill has faced opposition from the Korean Medical Association, which has expressed concerns about potential illegal and unlicensed medical practices and the possibility of nurses opening medical clinics without physician guidance. In addition to the nursing bill, the Assembly also passed a special bill to support victims of home rental scams and a revision bill known as the "Goo Hara Act," which aims to prevent parents from accessing their children's wealth if they have neglected child-caring responsibilities. This rare bipartisan support for the bills follows an earlier agreement between the rival parties to address legislation related to livelihood issues, amidst ongoing tensions and disagreements between the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea and the ruling People Power Party. The Assembly is also set to hold a revote on a set of contentious bills that were recently vetoed by President Yoon Suk Yeol, and an opening ceremony for the 22nd Assembly is scheduled for September 2, although it remains uncertain whether the president will attend and deliver a speech as is customary.