The Democratic Party on June 28 criticized the People Power Party for its claims of unilateral dictatorship regarding the National Assembly's committee appointment process, calling it a mere political attack to deflect responsibility for the ongoing legislative deadlock.
Lee Joo-hee, the Democratic Party's floor spokesperson, stated during a briefing, "The People Power Party is labeling the committee appointment process led by National Assembly Speaker Cho Jung-sik as 'legislative dictatorship.' This is an outrageous reversal of blame."
Lee emphasized, "The reason the National Assembly is stalled is clear: the People Power Party has continuously refused to submit the list of committee members. It was also the People Power Party that disregarded the deadlines set by Speaker Cho. To label the efforts to normalize the National Assembly, as mandated by law, as 'dictatorship' is simply a political maneuver to evade responsibility for the legislative impasse."
She further explained, "According to the National Assembly Act, if the representatives of negotiating groups do not request the appointment of committee members within the specified timeframe, the Speaker can appoint them. Speaker Cho has repeatedly provided the People Power Party with deadlines for submitting their opinions, yet they continue to distort clear legal procedures and evade accountability, intentionally paralyzing the National Assembly."
Lee warned that the People Power Party's irresponsible politics, which continue to disrupt the legislative process, will not escape public judgment. "While the People Power Party engages in boycotts, the issues affecting people's livelihoods are being neglected. Irresponsible politics that only seeks power while abandoning responsibilities will face the consequences from the public," she said. "Stop hiding behind the rhetoric of legislative dictatorship. Abandon your fixation on the chair of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee and cooperate immediately in the formation of the National Assembly."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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