The Democratic Party has called on the opposition People Power Party to support the passage of livelihood bills ahead of the plenary session scheduled for August 13. The party criticized the opposition for attempting to delay the recount scheduled for August 18, stating they are merely changing conditions to buy time.
Han Byeong-do, the party's acting leader and floor leader, made these remarks during a policy meeting at the National Assembly on August 11. He questioned, "What is the intention behind opposing the convening of the plenary session for the passage of bills after first demanding the August session?"
He added, "There are currently 113 bills awaiting processing in the plenary session," emphasizing that the legislation supporting the housing supply, which the opposition has stressed, is also stalled.
Han further urged cooperation, stating, "The opposition is blocking the plenary session on the grounds of opposing a bill to shorten the fast-track period. If they disagree, they can enter the session and cast a dissenting vote."
Additionally, he pointed out that the opposition is strategically using the public's demand for a complete reform of the Election Commission while opposing the agreed-upon recount schedule of August 18, which was reached during the National Assembly's special committee investigating the alleged election fraud in the June 3 local elections.
Kim Seong-hwa, a spokesperson for the Democratic Party and a member of the special committee, also criticized the opposition after the policy meeting, stating, "Chairman Yoon Sang-hyun of the special committee did not intend to proceed with the meeting without bipartisan agreement."
Meanwhile, the Democratic Party plans to hold its first meeting of the Housing Market Stabilization Task Force on August 12. On August 13, the party will discuss the government's tax reform plan and real estate supply measures during a general meeting of lawmakers.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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