The National Assembly's Science and Technology Committee held a full meeting on September 8, addressing overdue issues such as agency reports and budget reviews. This marked the committee's first session in 20 days, following a disruption caused by controversy surrounding Lee Jin-sook, a lawmaker from the ruling party, on August 19. In addition to the Science and Technology Committee, the Finance and Economy Committee, the Land and Transport Committee, the Industry, Trade, and Energy Committee, and the Climate, Energy, Environment, and Labor Committee also convened to process their agendas.
During the meeting, the Science and Technology Committee presented 86 bills and petitions, referring them to the appropriate subcommittees. The agency reports and budget reviews that were scheduled for August 19 but canceled due to the disruption were also conducted. Tensions rose when the Democratic Party, leading the session, introduced and passed a resolution urging Lee Jin-sook to avoid voting on matters related to herself, prompting all ruling party members to walk out.
In this context, Democratic Party member Lee Yeon-hee criticized Lee Jin-sook, stating, "A skunk has entered the people's assembly, polluting the National Assembly with its stench," which heightened the atmosphere. However, the ruling party returned for the afternoon session, preventing further disruption.
The Finance and Economy Committee, which had faced difficulties in forming its subcommittees, also held a full meeting on the same day, completing its subcommittee formation. The Land and Transport Committee presented 179 bills and petitions, referring them to its subcommittees. Moon Jin-seok from the Democratic Party was appointed as the chair of the budget and settlement subcommittee.
After the subcommittee formation was completed, Finance and Economy Committee Chairman Cho Seung-rae noted, "There are still 223 bills that have not been presented in the full assembly, along with 1,350 bills awaiting review." He urged that, with the subcommittee now formed, pending bills should be reviewed diligently and in a timely manner.
Additionally, personnel hearing-related matters for candidates for the Minister of Finance, Minister of SMEs and Startups, and Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport were approved in their respective committees. The Culture, Sports, and Tourism Committee and the Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, and Ocean Affairs Committee also held subcommittee meetings to review their respective bills. The Special Committee on Budget and Settlement also convened a subcommittee to expedite the review of last year's government settlement.
In the political arena, analysts suggest that with the completion of the speeches by the representatives of the ruling and opposition parties, both sides will move into legislative competition. Notably, this regular session is expected to see personnel hearings for six government minister candidates, leading to intense clashes between the ruling and opposition parties during the hearings, government inquiries, and national audits.
During the meeting, the Science and Technology Committee presented 86 bills and petitions, referring them to the appropriate subcommittees. The agency reports and budget reviews that were scheduled for August 19 but canceled due to the disruption were also conducted. Tensions rose when the Democratic Party, leading the session, introduced and passed a resolution urging Lee Jin-sook to avoid voting on matters related to herself, prompting all ruling party members to walk out.
In this context, Democratic Party member Lee Yeon-hee criticized Lee Jin-sook, stating, "A skunk has entered the people's assembly, polluting the National Assembly with its stench," which heightened the atmosphere. However, the ruling party returned for the afternoon session, preventing further disruption.
The Finance and Economy Committee, which had faced difficulties in forming its subcommittees, also held a full meeting on the same day, completing its subcommittee formation. The Land and Transport Committee presented 179 bills and petitions, referring them to its subcommittees. Moon Jin-seok from the Democratic Party was appointed as the chair of the budget and settlement subcommittee.
After the subcommittee formation was completed, Finance and Economy Committee Chairman Cho Seung-rae noted, "There are still 223 bills that have not been presented in the full assembly, along with 1,350 bills awaiting review." He urged that, with the subcommittee now formed, pending bills should be reviewed diligently and in a timely manner.
Additionally, personnel hearing-related matters for candidates for the Minister of Finance, Minister of SMEs and Startups, and Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport were approved in their respective committees. The Culture, Sports, and Tourism Committee and the Agriculture, Food, Rural Affairs, and Ocean Affairs Committee also held subcommittee meetings to review their respective bills. The Special Committee on Budget and Settlement also convened a subcommittee to expedite the review of last year's government settlement.
In the political arena, analysts suggest that with the completion of the speeches by the representatives of the ruling and opposition parties, both sides will move into legislative competition. Notably, this regular session is expected to see personnel hearings for six government minister candidates, leading to intense clashes between the ruling and opposition parties during the hearings, government inquiries, and national audits.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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