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Lee Seul-ki Staff writer, Economic policy News Desk

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Korea's political parties collaborate on relaxing inheritance tax deductions
Korea's political parties collaborate on relaxing inheritance tax deductions
Regardless of the government's announcement on the 'conversion of inheritance tax', the ruling party's proposal to immediately process a legislative amendment focusing on relaxing the inheritance tax deduction has emerged from the People Power Party. This stance slightly differs from the government'...
Democratic Party accepts 43% income replacement rate in pension reform debate
The Democratic Party decided on the 14th to accept the People Power Party's proposal to raise the National Pension income replacement rate (amount received) from the current 40% to 43%. Until now, both ruling and opposition parties have agreed to increase the insurance premium rate (amount paid) fro...
Korean National Assembly passes bill enhancing shareholder loyalty and electronic meetings
The commercial law amendment bill, which contains "the duty of loyalty of directors to shareholders" and "mandatory electronic shareholders' meetings," passed the plenary session of the National Assembly on the 13th. The People Power Party opposed it, citing increased corporate burden and management...
Korea plans corporate tax cuts for strategic industries to boost exports
The Democratic Party of Korea is pursuing amendments to tax laws that support strategic industry domestic production corporations, while considering applying the tax cuts originally limited to 'domestic sales' to 'export items' as well. The plan focuses on expanding the corporate and income tax redu...
Prosecutors challenge Yoon Seok-yeol's detention cancellation in court dispute
Kweon Seong-dong, the floor leader of the People Power Party, noted on the 7th regarding the court's acceptance of the request for the cancellation of President Yoon Seok-yeol's detention, "Even if the prosecution files an immediate appeal, it cannot prevent the effect of the detention cancellation ...
Ruling party calls for impeachment dismissal after Yoon's arrest cancellation
On the 7th, the court granted the request to cancel the arrest of President Yoon Suk-yeol, who was under arrest on charges of 'insurrection leader.' The People Power Party noted that this proves the illegality of the CIO's unlawful investigation and expressed their support. Within the ruling party, ...
Kwon Young-se argues Yoon Suk-yeol should never have been detained
Chairperson Kwon Young-se of the People Power Party said on the 7th that he welcomed the court's decision to cancel the detention of President Yoon Suk-yeol, who is in custody on charges of being the 'leader of rebellion.' He noted, 'Although it is late, it is a very good decision.' He also stated, ...
Korean government plans digital asset law to enhance market participation and safety
The ruling and opposition parties decided to prepare the 'Digital Asset Basic Act (tentative name)' to completely revise the current 'Virtual Asset User Protection Act (hereinafter referred to as the virtual asset law).' The intention is to establish a safety mechanism by placing digital assets with...
Korea raises income tax deduction amid inflation concerns and political rivalry
The Democratic Party will introduce an income tax inflation indexing system and push for amendments to adjust the tax brackets and rates. This is intended to reduce the tax burden on wage earners, as real wages have decreased due to rising prices. The significant increase in earned income tax revenu...
Korean Democratic Party proposes 50 trillion KRW national fund for advanced industries
The Democratic Party said it would prepare a plan to create a 50 trillion won 'National Fund' on the 6th to strengthen the competitiveness of domestic advanced strategic industries. The core idea is to establish a national participation fund targeting ordinary citizens, corporations, the government,...
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