Han Byeong-do Criticizes Opposition's Calls for Presidential Impeachment

Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, criticized the People Power Party on November 10, stating, "Leader Jang Dong-hyuk and the People Power Party are expressing unfounded anger as if they possess powers that do not exist in the special prosecutor law regarding fabricated prosecutions."

During a meeting at the National Assembly, Han emphasized that the special prosecutor under the law "does not have the authority to cancel indictments, request case transfers, or annul existing trials. I have explained this countless times, but it seems to fall on deaf ears."

He labeled the People Power Party's calls for the impeachment of President Lee Jae-myung as a "second coup conspiracy," criticizing Jang for prioritizing his party leadership over national stability and constitutional order. "He is making statements that could overturn the country just to maintain his position as party leader," Han remarked.

Han questioned the sanity of the People Power Party, stating, "How can they so easily mention impeachment when two presidents from their own party have been impeached? They are displaying an unreasonable and shameless attitude."

He further condemned the party, saying, "If the People Power Party continues to incite impeachment and neglects the responsibilities entrusted to them by the public, they should take down their party banner and disband themselves."

Additionally, the Democratic Party requested National Assembly Speaker Kim Jong-in to convene a legislative session on November 12. After the meeting, Democratic Party spokesperson Kim Seong-hwa told reporters, "The bills we aim to address in this session are the same as last week. We believe that the law for democratic contributors cannot be delayed any longer."

Last week, a legislative session led by the ruling party was abruptly canceled, and discussions are still ongoing regarding the so-called "three housing supply activation laws," including the Urban Maintenance Law, Urban Redevelopment Promotion Law, and Yongsan Park Law.

Kim noted, "Due to opposition from the People Power Party, we need to continue discussions regarding the three housing supply activation laws," adding that they are also explaining the broadcasting laws for organizational reform to the People Power Party, which currently opposes them.