Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, addressed the upcoming vote on a national investigation into the ballot shortage crisis during a policy coordination meeting at the National Assembly on June 18. He stated, "The Democratic Party will prioritize identifying the causes and accountability for this situation."
Han announced that the National Assembly would vote on the investigation plan regarding the ballot shortage during the session that day. He emphasized, "Through this investigation, we will focus on determining the causes and accountability for the events that occurred on the day of the local elections."
He added, "We will thoroughly examine the criteria for estimating the quantity of ballots printed, the actual supply process, and the reporting and decision-making systems of the Central Election Management Commission," indicating plans for significant reforms within the commission.
Additionally, Han urged the People Power Party, which is facing difficulties in forming the new National Assembly, to cooperate for the swift passage of public welfare legislation. He stated, "To create a functioning National Assembly, we need to expedite the formation process. During the meeting on June 17, we could not narrow our differences regarding the chairmanship of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee."
He remarked, "Negotiations are inherently challenging, but especially during these turbulent times in the Middle East, the National Assembly must operate normally to address pressing issues."
Han concluded by noting, "Now that the National Assembly Speaker has been elected, it is necessary to form committees swiftly to process public welfare legislation. The door for negotiations is open; if the People Power Party presents reasonable alternatives, we are ready to engage in discussions at any time."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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