Blue House Expresses Regret Over Failed Constitutional Amendment Vote

The Blue House expressed regret on May 7 over the failure of the constitutional amendment to pass in the National Assembly, stating, "It is disappointing that the vote was invalidated due to lawmakers' refusal to participate."
Spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung emphasized during a briefing that "the amendment is a promise to the people" and urged members of the People Power Party to fulfill their responsibilities as constitutional officials and participate in the upcoming session.
Kang added, "We will consider ways to complete the amendment within the legal and institutional framework."
Regarding the fire on the HMM cargo ship 'Namuh' docked in the Strait of Hormuz, Kang noted that analyzing the cause of the fire will require considerable time.
He reiterated that, as mentioned by the National Security Director, it will take time to determine the cause, and thus, no specific information can be provided at this moment.
Kang explained that the towing and subsequent processes are ongoing, which will prolong the analysis of the fire's cause.
The 'Namuh' experienced an explosion and fire on May 4. The government is monitoring the towing of the vessel and the investigation into the incident while considering response measures.