# South Korea's Lee Jae Myung urges bipartisan support for record 2027 budget

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for bipartisan support for the government's record 820.9 trillion-won 2027 budget proposal.

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for bipartisan support for the government's 2027 budget bill during a Cabinet meeting at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on 2026-09-01. [^1]

The South Korean government proposed a record 820.9 trillion-won (US$599 billion) budget for 2027, up more than 10 percent from the current year's budget. [^2]

President Lee Jae-myung stated on April 1 that next year's budget must serve as a stepping stone for South Korea to leap into a leading nation and a catalyst for visible changes in citizens' lives. [^3]

A Cheong Wa Dae official said on June 1 that Yong Hye-in, nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, should have an opportunity to clarify the questions and doubts raised about her during her confirmation hearing. [^4]

Kim Yong-beom expressed his intention to resign to President Lee Jae-myung on the day before the 1st, and the president accepted the resignation on the 1st. [^5]

Kim Yong-beom, the Cheongwadae (presidential office) policy chief, said on the 1st that he had completed his duty as the first policy chief of the Lee Jae-myung administration and that while much work remains, it is time for the next people to do their part. [^6]

By law, the South Korean government must submit its budget proposal to the National Assembly at least 120 days before the start of the next year, making 2026-09-03 (Thursday) the deadline for the 2027 budget. [^7]

The budget increase is based on expectations of increased tax revenue stemming from a semiconductor boom. [^8]

President Lee Jae-myung called for cross-party cooperation in the National Assembly to ensure the budget reflects public opinion and improves the nation's future. [^9]

President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the need for a 'productive virtuous cycle' fiscal strategy to expand the economic pie and industrial capacity. [^10]

President Lee Jae-myung noted that interest rate hikes are inevitable and the government must minimize pain for vulnerable groups while protecting growth potential. [^11]

Criticism of Yong Hye-in's decision to keep her parliamentary seat has been raised not only by the opposition but also by parts of the progressive camp and the ruling camp. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for bipartisan support for the government's 2027 budget bill during a Cabinet meeting at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on 2026-09-01. (Yonhap News Agency, News)
2. The South Korean government proposed a record 820.9 trillion-won (US$599 billion) budget for 2027, up more than 10 percent from the current year's budget. (Yonhap News Agency, News)
3. President Lee Jae-myung stated on April 1 that next year's budget must serve as a stepping stone for South Korea to leap into a leading nation and a catalyst for visible changes in citizens' lives. (세계일보, News)
4. A Cheong Wa Dae official said on June 1 that Yong Hye-in, nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, should have an opportunity to clarify the questions and doubts raised about her during her confirmation hearing. (매일경제, News)
5. Kim Yong-beom expressed his intention to resign to President Lee Jae-myung on the day before the 1st, and the president accepted the resignation on the 1st. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)
6. Kim Yong-beom, the Cheongwadae (presidential office) policy chief, said on the 1st that he had completed his duty as the first policy chief of the Lee Jae-myung administration and that while much work remains, it is time for the next people to do their part. (KyungHyangSinmun, News)
7. By law, the South Korean government must submit its budget proposal to the National Assembly at least 120 days before the start of the next year, making 2026-09-03 (Thursday) the deadline for the 2027 budget. (Yonhap News Agency, News)
8. The budget increase is based on expectations of increased tax revenue stemming from a semiconductor boom. (Yonhap News Agency, News)
9. President Lee Jae-myung called for cross-party cooperation in the National Assembly to ensure the budget reflects public opinion and improves the nation's future. (세계일보, News)
10. President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the need for a 'productive virtuous cycle' fiscal strategy to expand the economic pie and industrial capacity. (세계일보, News)
11. President Lee Jae-myung noted that interest rate hikes are inevitable and the government must minimize pain for vulnerable groups while protecting growth potential. (세계일보, News)
12. Criticism of Yong Hye-in's decision to keep her parliamentary seat has been raised not only by the opposition but also by parts of the progressive camp and the ruling camp. (매일경제, News)

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