South Korea’s ruling People Power Party (PPP) and main opposition Democratic Party (DP) agreed on eight key points during a rare leadership meeting on Sunday. The parties pledged to establish a consultative body for common livelihood policies, review the financial investment income tax, address the ongoing medical crisis, support key industries, alleviate household debt, expand parental leave, combat deepfake sex crimes and consider reintroducing local party chapters.

PPP leader Han Dong-hoon emphasized narrowing societal disparities and expanding opportunities while proposing regular leadership meetings. Han urged the DP to accept upcoming court rulings, referencing recent legal challenges DP leader Lee Jae-myung has faced. The meeting marked the first leadership talks between the two parties in 11 years.