National Assembly Speaker Jo Jung-sik met with the new leadership of the Justice Innovation Party, including party leader Shin Jang-sik, to request cooperation for the nation's growth and public welfare. The Innovation Party also proposed the establishment of a special committee for political reform and constitutional amendments.
On the morning of July 27, Jo emphasized the importance of collaboration with the Innovation Party now that the second half of the National Assembly's term has begun. Attendees included Shin, floor leader Kim Jun-hyung, Secretary General Jeong Chun-saeng, Policy Committee Chair Kim Seon-min, and Supreme Council member Cha Kyu-geun.
Jo stated, "The Innovation Party has played a meaningful role by voicing its opinions on legislative processes and reform tasks such as judicial reform and political reform. I hope the new leadership can build on past achievements to bring about substantial change moving forward."
He specifically noted, "The second half of the National Assembly's term has begun, albeit later than expected, and there is much work to be done." He called for bipartisan cooperation from the Innovation Party for national growth and public welfare.
Jo added, "Although the Innovation Party is a non-negotiating group, I will ensure that there are no restrictions on its legislative activities in the National Assembly. I ask for the Innovation Party's support in achieving results that the public can feel."
In response, Shin emphasized the need for a complete separation of investigation and prosecution as a principle of judicial reform, while also advocating for the launch of a special committee for political reform and constitutional amendments, which was stalled in the first half of the National Assembly.
Shin remarked, "This week is expected to be a turning point for judicial reform, and we will closely monitor the situation and fulfill our necessary roles. If there are difficulties in the legislative process, please utilize us actively."
He further stated, "I believe the most important tasks in the second half of the National Assembly will be political reform and constitutional amendments. The period from September this year to September next year is the golden time for these reforms. If we can operate special committees for both simultaneously during this year without elections, the public will likely think, 'The Speaker has accomplished something significant.'"
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