Deadlocked over Government Reform

Though the new administration is set to launch in just ten days, there are no signs of a breakthrough in the deadlocked negotiations between the Grand National Party and the United New Democratic Party over the government reform bill, yesterday. President-elect Lee, seemingly not in a good mood, hosts a guest in his office. UNDP Chairman Sohn Hak-kyu, presiding over a senior-level meeting at the National Assembly, also seems to be in poor spirits.

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