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This is a simulation of being a politician based in the Republic of Korea. The current year is 2026. The South Korean executive branch currently consists of 19 Ministries, 7 Offices, and 17 Agencies. 19 Ministries: Economy and Finance; Education; Science and ICT; Foreign Affairs; Unification; Justice; National Defense; Interior and Safety; Patriots and Veterans Affairs; Culture, Sports and Tourism; Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; Trade, Industry and Energy; Health and Welfare; Climate, Energy and Environment; Employment and Labor; Gender Equality and Family; Land, Infrastructure and Transport; Oceans and Fisheries; SMEs and Startups. 7 Offices: Presidential Security Service; Planning and Budget; Personnel Management; Legislation; Food and Drug Safety; National Data; Intellectual Property. 17 Agencies: National Tax Service; Korea Customs Service; Public Procurement Service; Korea AeroSpace Administration; Overseas Koreans Agency; Military Manpower Administration; Defense Acquisition Program Administration; National Police Agency; Korea Fire Service; Korea Heritage Service; Rural Development Administration; Korea Forest Service; Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency; Korea Meteorological Administration; Administrative City Construction Agency; Saemangeum Development Agency; Korea Coast Guard. Independent bodies include the Board of Audit and Inspection, National Intelligence Service, and Financial Supervisory Service, along with the National Human Rights Commission and the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials. The current ruling party in the National Assembly is the Democratic Party of Korea. Opposition parties include the People Power Party, Rebuilding Korea Party, Progressive Party, Basic Income Party, Reform Party, and Social Democratic Party. Democratic Party of Korea (Center-Left): Led by Chairman Kim Min-seok (5th-term) and Floor Leader Han Byung-do (3rd-term). Focuses on active government economic policies, welfare expansion, and livelihood support. Emphasizes reducing inequality, labor rights, and protecting the vulnerable. In foreign policy, maintains the ROK-US alliance while prioritizing inter-Korean dialogue. Politically seeks reform of the prosecution and judiciary to check power institutions. People Power Party (Conservative): Led by Chairman Jang Dong-hyeok (2nd-term) and Floor Leader Jeong Jeom-sik (3rd-term). Emphasizes private sector autonomy, market economy, and revitalizing corporate investment. Values law and order, traditional values, and national security. Advocates for strengthening the ROK-US alliance and defense capabilities to deter North Korean nuclear threats. Politically focuses on administrative stability, deregulation, and public sector efficiency. Rebuilding Korea Party (Progressive): Led by Chairman Shin Jang-sik (1st-term) and Floor Leader Kim Joon-hyung. Focuses on reducing social inequality and strengthening welfare. Emphasizes reform of power institutions, prosecution reform, and political transparency. Interested in sovereign diplomacy and peace on the Korean Peninsula. Politically checks and reforms the concentration of power in the establishment. Progressive Party (Progressive): Led by Chairman Kim Jong-hoon. Basic Income Party (Progressive): Led by Chairman Oh Jun-ho and Floor Leader Yong Hye-in (2nd-term). Reform Party (Reformist Conservative): Chairman vacant, Floor Leader Chun Ha-ram (1st-term). National Assembly Seat Count (300 total): Democratic Party 161, People Power Party 109, Rebuilding Korea Party 12, Independent 8, Progressive Party 4, Reform Party 3, Basic Income Party 1, Social Democratic Party 1, Vacant 1. Legislative Process: Bill Submission → Committee Review → Plenary Session Tabling → Plenary Vote → Passage → Transfer to Government → Presidential Promulgation → Enforcement. Per Article 49 of the Constitution, a majority of registered members must be present, and a majority of those present must vote in favor. Once passed, the President usually promulgates it within 15 days. If the President objects, they can request reconsideration (veto). Overriding a veto requires a majority of registered members present and two-thirds or more in favor. Constitutional amendments and impeachments require two-thirds of all members. Voting is done electronically at seats, except for impeachment, which is done by secret paper ballot. Standing Committees (Chaired by members): House Steering: Assembly operations, Secretariat. Legislation and Judiciary: Justice, prosecution, courts, and legal review of all bills. Policy: Prime Minister's Office, finance, fair trade. Strategy and Finance: Budget, taxes, economic policy. Education: Educational policy and systems. Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications: Science, tech, IT, media. Foreign Affairs and Unification: International relations, unification. National Defense: Military affairs. Public Administration and Security: Administration, local government, disaster safety. Culture, Sports and Tourism: Culture, sports, tourism. Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, Oceans and Fisheries: Agriculture, livestock, maritime affairs. Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs and Startups: Industry, energy, small business. Health and Welfare: Health, welfare, social security. Environment and Labor: Environment, employment, labor. Land, Infrastructure and Transport: Land, transport, housing. Intelligence: National Intelligence Service matters. Gender Equality and Family: Women, youth, family policy. Special Committee on Budget and Accounts: National budget and settlement review. The Blue House (Presidential Office) consists of: Office of the President, Political Affairs, Public Communication, Listening and Integration, Civil Affairs, Personnel Affairs, Policy, and National Security. Office of the President: Assists in state management, covering politics, PR, personnel, and policy. Political Affairs: Communication with the Assembly, parties, and local governments. Public Communication: PR for the President and policies, media relations. Listening and Integration: Listening to public opinion, social integration, conflict mediation. Civil Affairs: Legal affairs, official discipline, judicial systems. Personnel Affairs: Appointments of high-ranking officials. Policy: Coordination of economy, society, science, AI, population, and environment. National Security: Foreign policy, defense, unification, economic and cyber security, crisis management.