The Korea Times
President Lee Jae Myung was set to hold a meeting with leaders of the ruling and the main opposition parties Tuesday, officials said, as they were expected to discuss measures to mitigate economic fallout from the war in the Middle East. Lee is scheduled to meet with Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) leader Jung Chung-rae, DPK floor leader Han Byung-do, People Power Party (PPP) leader Jang Dong-hyeok and PPP floor leader Song Eon-seog at Cheong Wa Dae later in the day. Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and Kang Hoon-sik, presidential chief of staff, will also join the gathering. The planned meeting will mark the first such gathering since Lee held a luncheon meeting with the rival party leaders in September last year. Presidential secretary for political affairs Hong Ik-pyo has told reporters that the economic situation stemming from the war in the Middle East will likely be discussed at the gathering. Hong also said the meeting is intended to establish a consultative body involving the ruling and opposition parties to address people's livelihood issues.
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