A total of 190 bills related to people's livelihoods were also passed at Friday's plenary session.
These include a revision to the road traffic act,... which increases the punishment for those caught driving under the influence,... as well as a bill that seeks to prevent violence against women.
Separately,... the National Assembly's finance committee also adopted a hearing report for finance minister nominee Hong Nam-ki.
His confirmation hearing was held Tuesday,.... and his approval is widely expected.
He will replace the current finance chief Kim Dong-yeon.