Lawmakers conduct gov't Q&A on issues related to economy

Meanwhile against the backdrop of broader U.S. tariffs the National Assembly here in Korea opened its second day of interpellation earlier on this Thursday with the focus on the country's economy.

Lawmakers are grilling related Cabinet members on the government's potential countermeasures to the Trump administration's protectionist trade campaign as well as on efforts to strengthen Korea's semiconductor industry and to support its AI ambitions.

With regard to the chip sector debate continues over flexible work hours for those in the industry amid the current cap of 52 hours per week.