Han Byeong-do, the leader of the Democratic Party, addressed the upcoming vote on a national investigation into the ballot shortage issue during a policy coordination meeting on June 18. He stated, "The Democratic Party will prioritize identifying the causes and accountability for this situation." He also emphasized the need for swift cooperation from the People Power Party to facilitate the formation of the National Assembly.
During the meeting, Han announced, "Today, the National Assembly will vote on the investigation plan regarding the ballot shortage incident." He declared that the Democratic Party aims to clarify the causes and accountability surrounding the events that occurred on the day of the local elections.
He further stated, "We will thoroughly examine the criteria for estimating the quantity of printed ballots, the actual supply process, and the reporting and decision-making systems of the National Election Commission," indicating plans for significant reforms within the commission.
Han also urged the People Power Party, which is facing difficulties in forming the 22nd National Assembly, to ensure the Assembly operates normally for the prompt processing of livelihood-related reform bills. He said, "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. Negotiations are inherently challenging, but especially during turbulent times in the Middle East, the National Assembly must operate normally to address pressing issues."
He added, "Now that the Speaker of the National Assembly has been elected, we need to form committees quickly to process livelihood reform bills efficiently. 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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