The National Planning Committee, which will outline the national governance blueprint of the Lee Jae-myung government, will begin its full activities on the 18th. The first reports from various government departments will start, and a 'Public Communication Platform' for directly collecting public opinions is also set to open. This is expected to be the first stage where the new government's national governance philosophy and policy direction will be revealed.
The National Planning Committee will receive its first departmental report on economic growth and livelihood recovery at the Government Sejong Convention Center in Sejong City on the 18th. Each department's current issues, plans to fulfill Lee Jae-myung's presidential pledges, and public livelihood tasks will be closely examined by divisions.
Spokesperson Cho Seung-rae noted in a briefing on the 17th, 'Starting tomorrow, we have prepared for each division to sketch departmental reports.' He added, 'The first day will focus on economic growth and livelihood recovery.'
The 'Public Communication Platform,' which will directly receive policy proposals and complaints from citizens, is also undergoing final checks with the goal of opening on the 18th. The newly established National Sovereignty Committee will be in charge of its operation. The platform's name is expected to be determined through public solicitation, and it is designed so that anyone can easily propose policies and participate in discussions.
Spokesperson Cho emphasized, 'We will utilize artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to ensure that the voices of the public are not omitted, and we will pay attention to even the smallest voices, ensuring that proposed policies are reflected in actual national tasks so that the public can feel the process.'
The platform will operate temporarily for 60 days. Submitted proposals may be reflected in national tasks after going through discussions and public opinion processes by topic. Spokesperson Cho remarked, 'While the policy proposal platform "Gwanghwamun 1st Street," operated right after the launch of the Moon Jae-in administration, determined the adoption based on the number of recommendations for each agenda, this platform will include discussion and public opinion processes as well as post-adoption management of the agenda.'
The National Planning Committee also announced that it will run four of the five task forces (TF) focused on major economic and social issues, including national vision, organizational restructuring, and five-year national operation plans, under the leadership of the National Planning Division.
A special committee for balanced development will also soon be launched. The topic of decentralization will be handled by the political and administrative division, while a separate special committee will be formed to thoroughly discuss the Lee Jae-myung government's regional balanced development policies, including pledges by region.
Spokesperson Cho emphasized, 'Starting tomorrow, with the departmental reports and the opening of the communication platform, the specific tasks of the National Planning Committee will be fully underway, and we will ensure that the public can directly feel the effectiveness of the citizens' sovereign government that reflects their voices.'