Korea holds inaugural steering group meeting of disparities task force

The Korean government inaugurated a steering group meeting for a new task force aimed at addressing disparities across various sectors on Thursday, according to the finance ministry. The meeting, chaired by First Vice Finance Minister Kwon Dae-young and First Vice Health Minister Hyun Soo-yeob, took place in Seoul, just a day after the government announced the formation of the task force.

The task force, led by the finance minister, comprises a steering group and five working groups, each focused on addressing disparities in the labor market, industries, regions, generations, and social classes. The working groups will be led by vice ministers responsible for their respective areas and collaborate with state-run research institutes to identify key policy tasks.

The groups will hold weekly meetings, while the steering group will convene at least twice a month. By the end of the year, ministries are expected to agree on policy measures that will be incorporated into Korea's economic growth strategy for 2027.

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