National Assembly passes bill on new veterans affairs ministry, overseas Koreans agency

• Published date: 28 February 2023
• Publication title: The Korea Times

The National Assembly approved a bill on upgrading the state agency on veterans affairs to a ministry-level body and establishing a new government agency to handle policies on overseas Koreans on Monday.

The revised Government Organization Act is expected to be endorsed by the Cabinet on Tuesday and take effect as early as June.

As part of the revision, a sub-ministry-level agency will be created under the foreign ministry and replace the Overseas Koreans Foundation.

The envisioned launch is aimed at strengthening government support for over 7 million Koreans living outside of their home country.

The new agency will also...