The Democratic Party announced on June 30 that it intends to proceed with the election of committee chairs during a plenary session, although it expressed caution regarding the possibility of monopolizing the positions. The party plans to continue negotiations with the People Power Party until the end.
After a strategy meeting at the National Assembly, floor spokesperson Lee Joo-hee told reporters, "Currently, lawmakers from both parties are on standby. The Democratic Party will make every effort to facilitate negotiations until this morning." She added, "The decision on whether to negotiate seems to depend on the judgment of the People Power Party."
However, regarding the potential for monopolizing the committees, she stated, "It is uncertain whether we will occupy all 18 committees or only handle 11 initially."
While the Democratic Party is pressuring the People Power Party by mentioning the possibility of monopolizing the committees, there are concerns within the party that such a move could provoke significant criticism. Consequently, the strategy of addressing key committee chairs first, known as the 'salami tactic,' has also been suggested.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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