Lee vows to push through reform agenda at dinner with ruling party freshmen | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 15 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday called on first-term ruling Democratic Party (DP) lawmakers to join him in pushing through his reform agenda over dinner, a DP spokesperson said. President Lee Jae Myung makes a speech at a ceremony marking the 66th anniversary of the March 15 democratic uprising in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, on March 15, 2026. (Pool photo) (Yonhap) jaeyeon.woo@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Lee #reform Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones BTS to launch 'Arirang' pop-ups to mark new album release Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert Most Saved 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Lee says to swiftly introduce fuel price cap as Mideast crisis intensifies S. Korea weighs Trump's ship request with careful consideration (2nd LD) Trump calls on S, Korea, China, Japan, others to send ships to keep Hormuz Strait open (LEAD) 10 injured in building fire in central Seoul (LEAD) Trump calls on S, Korea, China, Japan, others to send ships to keep Hormuz Strait open Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos S. Dominican Republic in WBC quarterfinal Korean won weakens Ahead of BTS concert prev Lee vows to push through reform agenda at dinner with ruling party freshmen Next Lee vows to push through reform agenda at dinner with ruling party freshmen

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SEOUL, March 15 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday called on first-term ruling Democratic Party (DP) lawmakers to join him in pushing through his reform agenda over dinner, a DP spokesperson said.
Park Ji-hye, who attended the dinner at Cheong Wa Dae, said the president urged the 34 lawmakers to maintain close cooperation with the presidential office and to engage directly with the people.
Lee also praised the party's efforts, and expressed his hope to build a better society through reform, according to Park.
The dinner ran for 2 1/2 hours starting at 6 p.m.
President Lee Jae Myung makes a speech at a ceremony marking the 66th anniversary of the March 15 democratic uprising in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, on March 15, 2026. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)
jaeyeon.woo@yna.co.kr
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### Areas for Consideration
- President Lee Jae Myung makes a speech at a ceremony marking the 66th anniversary of the March 15 democratic uprising in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, on March 15, 2026. (Pool photo) (Yonhap) jaeyeon.woo@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Lee #reform Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones BTS to launch 'Arirang' pop-ups to mark new album release Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert Most Saved 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Lee says to swiftly introduce fuel price cap as Mideast crisis intensifies S.

### Implications
- OK SEOUL, March 15 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Sunday called on first-term ruling Democratic Party (DP) lawmakers to join him in pushing through his reform agenda over dinner, a DP spokesperson said.
- Lee also praised the party's efforts, and expressed his hope to build a better society through reform, according to Park.
- President Lee Jae Myung makes a speech at a ceremony marking the 66th anniversary of the March 15 democratic uprising in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, on March 15, 2026. (Pool photo) (Yonhap) jaeyeon.woo@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #Lee #reform Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones BTS to launch 'Arirang' pop-ups to mark new album release Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert Most Saved 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life Lee says to swiftly introduce fuel price cap as Mideast crisis intensifies S.
- Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills Lee urges caution over reform measures to minimize side effects Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) N.

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