Parliament to pass livelihood-related bills at plenary session


The National Assembly is preparing to convene a plenary session to pass several significant livelihood bills that have been delayed due to political disagreements. This includes a nursing act that aims to expand the roles of nurses. The ruling People Power Party and the main opposition Democratic Party are expected to collaborate on passing these bills, the first time they will do so since the start of the 22nd National Assembly in May. The proposed legislation encompasses a special bill to aid victims of housing rental scams, allowing them to lease public housing for up to 20 years, as well as a law revision to prevent neglectful parents from claiming their children's wealth. The Assembly is also likely to approve the nursing act, which seeks to empower physician assistant nurses in response to ongoing protests by trainee doctors. However, contentious bills recently vetoed by President Yoon Suk Yeol, including four broadcasting bills, are not expected to be addressed. The decision to prioritize bills related to livelihood issues follows months of political tension, during which the Democratic Party sought to pass controversial legislation such as a mandate for a special counsel probe into the death of a Marine last year.


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