During a policy coordination meeting at the National Assembly on June 25, Han Byung-do, the acting leader and floor leader of the Democratic Party, stated, "The National Assembly Act clearly stipulates that the Speaker can appoint committee members at his discretion."
Han further stressed, "We must hold a plenary session this week and complete the election of committee chairs. This is the fastest and clearest path forward."
Chun Jun-ho, the party's deputy floor leader, added, "The National Assembly has been in a state of complete paralysis for a month. The People Power Party is violating the National Assembly Act. They must submit the list by tomorrow."
He also criticized the People Power Party's demand for the chairmanship of the Judiciary Committee, stating, "Such a demand is unreasonable. The Democratic Party will no longer tolerate the paralysis of the National Assembly."
Meanwhile, the Democratic Party plans to monopolize the 18 committees if the People Power Party does not submit the list by the deadline. In response, the People Power Party has expressed opposition, claiming that the Speaker's proposal is unilateral. Should the Democratic Party proceed with the committee formation, tensions between the two parties are expected to escalate.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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