Lee hosts Blue House luncheon with minor party, independent lawmakers
Published: 29 Apr. 2026, 13:48
![President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a luncheon with lawmakers from minor parties and independents at the Blue House in Jongno District, central Seoul, on April 29. [YONHAP]](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/data/photo/2026/04/29/a23b5c9d-9347-4547-9ad7-8de75d481e11.jpg)
President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a luncheon with lawmakers from minor parties and independents at the Blue House in Jongno District, central Seoul, on April 29. [YONHAP]
President Lee Jae Myung hosted a luncheon with lawmakers from minor parties and independents at the Blue House on Wednesday, a move aimed at expanding communication, officials said.
The luncheon brought together 21 lawmakers, including 19 representatives from five minor parties, marking the first time Lee has hosted all minor party and independent lawmakers together at the Blue House, according to the presidential office.
The parties, including the Rebuilding Korea Party, the Jinbo Party and the Reform Party, each hold fewer than 20 seats, the threshold needed to form a negotiating group.
At the meeting, the president outlined government policies on major issues, including the response to the Middle East conflict, prosecution reform and the real estate market, and seek cooperation from the minor parties.
The presidential office said the luncheon is part of the president's efforts to broaden "inclusive" communication and is aimed at "emphasizing bipartisan cooperation in addressing pending livelihood issues and the legislative process."
The event is the latest in a series of meetings Lee has held with lawmakers. Last month, the president hosted a dinner with first-term lawmakers, followed by a luncheon with the leadership of the ruling Democratic Party and the main opposition People Power Party earlier this month.
Yonhap
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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