The National Assembly Budget Office held its 22nd anniversary ceremony on Wednesday, October 15, at 9 AM in the National Assembly Library auditorium. National Assembly Speaker Won-shik Woo, Rep. Hyungbae Min, Soojin Lee, and Chinook Chung from the Democratic Party, Rep. Manhee Lee, Boyun Choi, and Hyungdu Choi from the People Power Party, and numerous staff members attended the event.

The ceremony included a commemorative address by NABO Chief Dongha Chi, presentation of merit plaques by Speaker Woo, acceptance speeches, and a cake-cutting ceremony.

The Speaker's Merit Plaques were awarded to lawmakers who utilized NABO's services to enhance the Assembly's standing: Democratic Party Representatives Hyungbae Min, Joonbyeong Yoon, and Soojin Lee, and People Power Party Representatives Manhee Lee and Boyun Choi.

Speaker Woo praised NABO's contributions to expanding legislative support activities and urged the office to continue providing in-depth analysis and policy alternatives for rational decision-making.

Chief Chi attributed the 22-year achievements to support from lawmakers and staff dedication, pledging to become "the premier fiscal institution recognized and trusted by the National Assembly and the Korean people through objective and professional alternatives."

NABO was established on October 19, 2003, to research and evaluate national budget, account settlement, fund, and fiscal management matters while supporting legislative activities.