Seoul: Main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung plans to hold a meeting with Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong this week, party officials announced on Wednesday. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday and will occur during a public event focused on strategies to assist young people in securing employment, as stated by Hwang Jung-a, a spokesperson for the main opposition Democratic Party (DP).

According to Yonhap News Agency, in addition to the public event, DP leader Lee and Samsung Chairman Lee are also expected to engage in a private meeting. During these closed-door discussions, the leaders are anticipated to address several significant issues. Among the topics likely to be on the agenda is the opposition-led revision to the Commercial Act, which successfully passed through parliament earlier this month. Additionally, they are expected to discuss the ongoing debate surrounding the special chips act and the potential exemption of semiconductor workers from the current 52-hour workweek regulation.

The upcoming meeting between the opposition leader and the Samsung chairman is seen as a crucial dialogue, given the impact of the discussed topics on the country's economic landscape and workforce dynamics.