Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Lee Hyung-il held his first economic issues meeting with relevant ministry heads after taking office, formally beginning the policy coordination meetings between ministries and Cheong Wa Dae that he announced during his confirmation process. The September 27 meeting examined policy directions for the electric vehicle industry and measures to improve the retirement pension system. The government plans further inter-ministerial consultations and input from various sectors before finalizing related policies, while the Ministry of Economy and Finance said the meetings will continue as major economic issues arise.