Democratic Party floor leader Han Byung-do met Thursday with Hong Ik-pyo, the presidential senior secretary for political affairs, and pledged to complete legislation tied to the government’s already identified policy agenda by December to support stable state administration.
Han also stressed a “one-team” approach among the party, government and presidential office, saying he would work to deliver results and help drive the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration in the National Assembly.
Hong visited the National Assembly to congratulate Han on his new post. Han said the next year would be a “golden time” for the administration’s success and called the meeting a milestone to reaffirm the one-team spirit aimed at government success and economic recovery.
Han was elected floor leader Wednesday at a party lawmakers’ meeting with majority support. He is the first in the Democratic Party to win a second term as floor leader.
Han said that since becoming floor leader in January, 396 bills have been passed at plenary sessions, with about 115 more expected to be handled Thursday. That would bring the total to more than 500 bills in about four months, he said.
He added that the party would serve as a reliable backer through responsible legislation and budgeting so the government can focus on managing external crises and protecting national interests.
Hong said President Lee asked him to convey congratulations and expectations for Han’s role as floor leader. Hong added that the next year would likely determine the fate of the administration’s reform agenda, and said the Democratic Party — particularly under Han’s leadership — would play an important role, including in passing bills and fostering a cooperative political culture in the National Assembly.
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