Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, stated on August 18 that the party aims to become a stronger and more capable organization under its new leadership. He emphasized the need to pass legislation supporting the government's 9.7 supply plan during the upcoming parliamentary session on August 20.
During a legislative meeting held at the National Assembly, Han remarked, "Having created a heated party convention, it is now time to form a united team. The Democratic Party has been strong when united, and we have achieved victory when we stood together." He added, "The new legislative leadership will work in unison with the new leadership to ensure the success of the Lee Jae-myung government."
He also mentioned, "We will resolve the National Assembly's bill to amend the National Assembly Act, which was stalled due to a filibuster in July, during the first session of the August extraordinary National Assembly. We will revise the fast-track legislation, which has been labeled as slow-track, to respond promptly to pressing public issues."
Furthermore, he stressed the urgency of passing legislation to support housing supply, noting that the follow-up bills to the 9.7 supply plan announced last year have been pending for nearly a year. "The People Power Party has voiced the need for increased supply, so we urge them to demonstrate their sincerity through legislative action rather than mere words," he said.
Han also addressed the significant damage caused by record rainfall that began on August 15, particularly in the southern regions, stating, "The Democratic Party will work closely with the Lee Jae-myung government to address the aftermath of the heavy rains."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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