July 10 (Asia Today) — Reform Party leader Lee Jun-seok met Prime Minister Han Seong-sook on Friday and raised concerns over a recently implemented revision to the Information and Communications Network Act.

Lee also expressed expectations that Han would play a role in coordinating political disputes as prime minister.

“Concerns are growing among younger people over legislative issues in the media sector,” Lee told Han, who visited the National Assembly after taking office.

Lee praised Han’s appointment, saying he had high expectations as the Lee Jae Myung government entered its second year with a prime minister who has extensive experience in business, information technology and media.

“The Reform Party has many party members who are voters with high expectations for information technology and new developments, and it is a party that sends many messages on those issues,” Lee said. “We will continue communicating steadily on what is being done well and what needs improvement.”

Lee also referred to recent political disputes involving the National Election Commission.

“I think the prime minister can demonstrate excellent coordination skills and help restore trust in South Korea’s democracy and young people’s trust in politics,” Lee said.

Han said her corporate experience was a strength, though she acknowledged she may still have shortcomings in coordinating with the National Assembly and government ministries.

“I would like to make good use of my experience coordinating the various interests of users and the demands of tens of millions of users on online platforms,” Han said.

“The times are changing, and the Reform Party understands better than anyone that many people are active through online platforms, mobile services and artificial intelligence,” she said. “Because there are concerns over the legal aspects, I will seek to better reflect user demands based on my corporate experience in coordinating voluntary actions by platform companies and cooperation with the government.”

— Reported by Asia Today; translated by UPI

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