Han Byeong-do, the acting leader of the Democratic Party, criticized the People Power Party on August 13 for not cooperating in convening a plenary session, questioning, "What is the reason for delaying the processing of livelihood bills for a week when you promised to cooperate?" He also indicated that the National Assembly would actively support the real estate measures announced by the Lee Jae-myung government.
During a policy coordination meeting held in the National Assembly, Han stated, "There is no reason to waste another week on processing livelihood bills," adding, "Currently, 113 bills are awaiting approval in the plenary session. Bills directly related to the lives of the people are stalled at the threshold of the plenary session due to the failure to process them in the first half of the National Assembly."
Han emphasized the need to quickly convene the plenary session to address the pending livelihood bills, pointing out, "The People Power Party promised to cooperate with livelihood bills but is insisting on holding the plenary session on the 20th, claiming that political issues need to be discussed. There is no reason for another week of delay."
He further remarked, "The irresponsible attitude of the People Power Party is being observed by the public in the second half of the 22nd National Assembly. The Democratic Party will no longer stand by and watch," urging the People Power Party to join in making the National Assembly a productive one that delivers results for the people.
Additionally, Han announced plans for comprehensive support at the National Assembly level for the real estate supply measures set to be announced by the Lee Jae-myung government.
He stated, "The Democratic Party will hold a party meeting immediately after the government's announcement to gather a wide range of opinions within the party," and indicated that relevant National Assembly committees, including the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee, the Political Affairs Committee, and the Finance and Economy Planning Committee, would be activated to ensure the government's measures are implemented without delay.
Han also called on the People Power Party, saying, "Housing stability is not a subject for futile political disputes but a livelihood issue that the government, National Assembly, and local governments must tackle together," urging Oh Se-hoon, the mayor of Seoul, and the People Power Party to participate in a grand cooperation for the stability of the people's housing.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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