Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, urged the People Power Party to cooperate positively ahead of the confirmation hearings for Kang Shin-cheol, the nominee for Minister of National Defense, and Hong Ji-seon, the nominee for Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. He also promised full support from the party, stating that both nominees are the best candidates to lead national security and housing stability.
During a Supreme Council meeting held in Daejeon, Han said, "Today, the confirmation hearings for Kang and Hong will take place. Kang, a four-star general and former deputy commander of the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command, is the ideal candidate to strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance, enhance self-defense capabilities, and improve military structure."
Regarding Hong, he described her as an expert in urban housing and transportation administration, having served as the director of the Urban Housing Office in Gyeonggi Province and as the second vice minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. He emphasized that since both parties agree on stabilizing the real estate market, the hearings should focus on productive alternatives rather than political disputes to expand housing supply and ensure the successful establishment of the third new towns.
Han also pointed out that the confirmation hearing for Kim Seung-won, the nominee for Minister of Justice, held the previous day, turned into a stage for political conflict rather than a venue for assessing the nominee's qualifications or policies. He expressed regret over the People Power Party's consistent engagement in political disputes during the hearings.
Additionally, Han expressed hope that President Lee Jae-myung's upcoming press conference on the 18th will serve as an opportunity to boost public support for his administration, which has been on a decline recently. He stated, "This will be a chance for the President to clearly explain his stance and direction on key national issues to the public. I hope that President Lee, who always emphasizes communication with the people, will sincerely share his views to enhance trust in his administration."
During a Supreme Council meeting held in Daejeon, Han said, "Today, the confirmation hearings for Kang and Hong will take place. Kang, a four-star general and former deputy commander of the ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command, is the ideal candidate to strengthen the ROK-U.S. alliance, enhance self-defense capabilities, and improve military structure."
Regarding Hong, he described her as an expert in urban housing and transportation administration, having served as the director of the Urban Housing Office in Gyeonggi Province and as the second vice minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. He emphasized that since both parties agree on stabilizing the real estate market, the hearings should focus on productive alternatives rather than political disputes to expand housing supply and ensure the successful establishment of the third new towns.
Han also pointed out that the confirmation hearing for Kim Seung-won, the nominee for Minister of Justice, held the previous day, turned into a stage for political conflict rather than a venue for assessing the nominee's qualifications or policies. He expressed regret over the People Power Party's consistent engagement in political disputes during the hearings.
Additionally, Han expressed hope that President Lee Jae-myung's upcoming press conference on the 18th will serve as an opportunity to boost public support for his administration, which has been on a decline recently. He stated, "This will be a chance for the President to clearly explain his stance and direction on key national issues to the public. I hope that President Lee, who always emphasizes communication with the people, will sincerely share his views to enhance trust in his administration."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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