The ruling and opposition parties have decided to hold a confirmation hearing for Han Sung-sook, nominated to succeed Kim Min-seok as Prime Minister, on June 25 and 26. The formation of a special committee will be completed once Chairperson Cho Jung-sik appoints one member from a non-partisan group.
Kim Han-kyu, the Democratic Party's deputy floor leader and the ruling party's representative on the confirmation committee, announced on Facebook on June 17 that he has reached an agreement with the opposition's Kang Seung-kyu from the People Power Party to proceed with the hearing on the 25th. He expressed hope that Han would be swiftly appointed to successfully carry out the government's agenda under President Lee Jae-myung.
Kim also stated that the Democratic Party has finalized the special committee, with Rep. Baek Hye-ryun serving as chairperson, alongside members Lee So-young, Kim Dong-ah, Park Kyun-taek, Park Sun-won, and Baek Seung-ah. He remarked, "It is an honor to be part of the appointment of the second Prime Minister under the Lee Jae-myung administration."
The People Power Party submitted a list of committee members, including Kang Seung-kyu, Kim Hee-jung, Kim Seon-kyo, Jo Jeong-hun, and Yoo Young-ha, to the National Assembly on June 15.
With the confirmation hearing schedule set and the special committee formed, the process will be completed once Chairperson Cho designates one member from the non-partisan group, allowing the hearing to proceed as planned.
President Lee Jae-myung nominated Han Sung-sook on June 7, following Kim Min-seok's resignation. The formal review process began when the confirmation request was submitted to the National Assembly on June 10.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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