Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung highlights recovery, growth as country's top priorities

Also on the local political front.

The head of the main opposition Democratic Party has placed national priority on recovery and growth.

Speaking at a press conference earlier on this Thursday Lee Jae-myung called for a pragmatic approach to tackling challenges one that sets aside partisan politics.

He also called for the creation of new growth engines by investing in AI robots.

Separately he condemned acting President Choi Sang-mok for failing to approve a special probe bill aimed at President Yoon Suk Yeol .