Han Byeong-do, the acting leader of the Democratic Party, stated that allegations regarding the infiltration of Shincheonji members ahead of the August 17 party convention must be addressed swiftly and rigorously. He also announced plans to create a more effective National Assembly through proposed amendments to shorten the fast-track review period.
During a Supreme Council meeting on July 29, Han said, "There are suspicions that Shincheonji members have collectively joined the party to influence the internal primaries." He emphasized that the joint investigation team should act quickly and decisively to clarify these allegations.
Han cautioned against using these allegations as a political weapon in the race for party leadership, while also stressing the need for a transparent convention.
He remarked, "We must not inflate unverified suspicions for political attacks, nor should we dismiss the possibility of external interference in the primaries. I propose that once the convention concludes, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the National Election Commission, and all political parties collaborate on institutional improvements and a transparent system."
Furthermore, Han pledged to ensure that the upcoming convention reflects the true will of party members through a fair and transparent election process. He urged all party members to be vigilant and avoid any operational errors.
Han also mentioned the proposed amendments to the National Assembly Act, which are set to be discussed in the full meeting of the National Assembly's Operations Committee. He declared his commitment to creating a more functional National Assembly.
He stated, "While it is called a fast-track agenda, it paradoxically takes a year to process. We will rectify this contradiction and restore the system to its original purpose. We will actively pursue any measures that can expedite the processing of livelihood-related bills, including discussions among ruling and opposition parties. We will fulfill our responsibilities as the ruling party by creating a working National Assembly."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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