The Blue House expressed regret on May 8 that a proposed constitutional amendment was not presented at the National Assembly due to opposition from lawmakers of the People Power Party. It urged continued discussions on the amendment in the upcoming second half of the 22nd National Assembly.
Chief Spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung stated in a written briefing that the amendment aimed to incorporate the spirit of the Busan Democratic Uprising and the May 18 Democratic Movement into the preamble of the constitution, as well as to clarify the government's responsibility for regional balanced development and enhance the National Assembly's oversight of martial law. He noted that reflecting the lessons of the December 3 illegal martial law was a national demand, and there was little disagreement between the ruling and opposition parties on this matter.
Kang emphasized, "The public will find it hard to understand why even the minimal constitutional amendment necessary to safeguard the nation and democracy was opposed."
He further stated, "The discussions on constitutional amendments promised to the public must not be halted. We request that the National Assembly approach these discussions with a greater sense of responsibility in the second half and uphold the commitments made to the people."
Kang added, "Constitutional amendment is not merely a matter of changing systems. It should serve as a new starting point for restoring cooperative politics, national unity, and social harmony beyond extreme confrontation and political strife." He assured that the Blue House would continue to pursue discussions on constitutional amendments as a pressing issue alongside the public.
Chief Spokesperson Kang Yoo-jung stated in a written briefing that the amendment aimed to incorporate the spirit of the Busan Democratic Uprising and the May 18 Democratic Movement into the preamble of the constitution, as well as to clarify the government's responsibility for regional balanced development and enhance the National Assembly's oversight of martial law. He noted that reflecting the lessons of the December 3 illegal martial law was a national demand, and there was little disagreement between the ruling and opposition parties on this matter.
Kang emphasized, "The public will find it hard to understand why even the minimal constitutional amendment necessary to safeguard the nation and democracy was opposed."
He further stated, "The discussions on constitutional amendments promised to the public must not be halted. We request that the National Assembly approach these discussions with a greater sense of responsibility in the second half and uphold the commitments made to the people."
Kang added, "Constitutional amendment is not merely a matter of changing systems. It should serve as a new starting point for restoring cooperative politics, national unity, and social harmony beyond extreme confrontation and political strife." He assured that the Blue House would continue to pursue discussions on constitutional amendments as a pressing issue alongside the public.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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