▲ Kim Byung-wook, the presidential secretary for political affairs, announces President Lee Jae Myung's plan to host a luncheon with the leadership of the ruling and opposition parties during a press briefing at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Jan. 12, 2026. (Yonhap)

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Lee to meet leaders of ruling, opposition parties later this week

By Kim Eun-jung

SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will host a meeting with the leaders of both the ruling and opposition parties later this week to exchange views on major issues and seek their cooperation on key initiatives, Cheong Wa Dae said Monday.

Lee has invited the leaders of the ruling Democratic Party, the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) and minor parties to Cheong Wa Dae on Friday, presidential secretary for political affairs Kim Byung-wook told reporters.

During the upcoming meeting, Lee plans to ask for the parties' support for the government's efforts to boost the economy and to exchange opinions on overall state affairs, including economic and livelihood issues, Kim said.

Asked whether the PPP leadership has accepted the invitation, Kim said the office has yet to receive a response from the opposition party.

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