Lawmakers at the National Assembly's Finance, Economy, Planning and Budget Committee in Yeouido, western Seoul, approved the confirmation hearing report for Park Hong-keun, the nominee for minister of planning and budget, on March 24. Park, a four-term Democratic Party lawmaker with extensive budgetary experience, underwent a confirmation hearing at the National Assembly on March 23. The approval signifies a step forward in his potential appointment to lead the budget ministry. The article also briefly mentions other unrelated legislative and political developments, including prosecution reform bills, a potential new public holiday, and comments on international affairs.