The 2025 National Assembly audit, set to begin on October 13, is poised to be a pivotal moment for the new Lee administration. In a reversal of typical audit dynamics, the ruling party has the upper hand, ready to scrutinize the previous government's record while the opposition is on the defensive. This "head-to-head showdown" is set to take place in the wake of a recent government reorganization that has reshaped key parliamentary committees, shifting the legislative landscape for critical policy areas like energy.

For businesses, this year's audit will bring intense scrutiny to several key areas. High-profile agendas include ongoing debates on platform regulation for delivery and app store fees, the administration's contentious 2025 tax reform plan, and the high-stakes follow-up negotiations on the Korea US Trade tariff deal. With workplace safety and cybersecurity also taking center stage after recent incidents, the audit will be a critical forum for shaping Korea's regulatory environment

For GR Korea's full breakdown of the key agendas and political dynamics shaping this year's National Assembly audit, read our latest newsletter below.