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Lee Administration Unveils Five-Year Blueprint Emphasizing Constitutional Reform and Tech Growth

Labeling constitutional amendment its top priority, the blueprint features massive funding pledges, institutional overhaul, advanced industry initiatives, a timetable for wartime OPCON transfer.

Lee Han-joo, chairperson of the State Affairs Planning Committee, introduces five-year policy goals for the Lee Jae Myung administration during a presentation session held at the former presidential compound of Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Aug. 13, 2025. (Yonhap)
President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a presentation session of the State Affairs Planning Committee held at the former presidential compound of Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Aug. 13, 2025. (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • The State Affairs Planning Committee released 123 national tasks on Aug. 13, with amending the 1987 Constitution designated as the first priority.
  • The plan proposes a 100 trillion-won national growth fund and a 210 trillion-won fiscal investment package to support AI, semiconductors and other future industries.
  • By 2030 the blueprint calls for disbanding the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office and splitting its investigative and indictment roles to reduce concentrated power.
  • It outlines the construction of ‘AI expressways’ and an ‘energy expressway’ along the west coast to spur technological innovation and renewable electricity adoption.
  • The security agenda commits to strengthening the three-axis deterrence structure and pursuing wartime OPCON transfer within Lee’s term in close coordination with the United States.