On June 17, a day before the National Assembly's session, negotiations between the ruling and opposition parties to finalize the leadership of the 22nd National Assembly's committees ended without agreement. Both sides declared they could not compromise on the selection of the chair of the Legislative Judiciary Committee, maintaining a firm stance while indicating they would continue negotiations before the session on June 18.
The Democratic Party and the People Power Party met in the National Assembly to discuss the committee leadership. Democratic Party representatives included floor leader Han Byeong-do and deputy floor leader Cheon Jun-ho, while the People Power Party was represented by floor leader Jeong Jeom-sik and deputy floor leader Kim Seung-soo.
After the meeting, Jeong Jeom-sik left first and explained that differences in opinion regarding the committee chair persist between the two parties.
He stated, "It is difficult to proceed with negotiations without concessions on the Legislative Judiciary Committee. Traditionally, the opposition holds this position to ensure balance and oversight in the National Assembly. The Democratic Party insists they should have the chair. There has been no progress in negotiations."
Han Byeong-do also noted, "The People Power Party is very rigid regarding the Legislative Judiciary Committee. We are unable to make progress. Discussions on other committee formations are stalled due to this issue."
However, both party leaders indicated the possibility of further negotiations before the session on June 18.
Jeong Jeom-sik remarked, "If the Democratic Party concedes first, there is a possibility of reaching an agreement before the session."
Han Byeong-do added, "We will coordinate our schedules to meet again before the session. We will continue negotiations, whether in the morning or afternoon."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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