Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, emphasized on September 17 that "it is time to accelerate efforts for the people's livelihood" and urged that next month's National Assembly audit be transformed into a 'policy audit.' He also expressed a firm stance against the opposition's political maneuvers aimed at obstruction.
During a party meeting held at the National Assembly, Han stated, "As I have stressed since before the regular session began, we must tighten our legislative efforts with a wartime mindset."
He noted, "Yesterday, the confirmation hearings for cabinet members concluded with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Ministry of National Defense. However, some members of the People Power Party and other opposition lawmakers have fixated on irresponsible allegations and personal attacks, dragging the confirmation hearings into a quagmire," expressing regret over the politicization of the hearings.
Han urged for a focused and thorough operation of the standing committees to expedite legislation for the people's livelihood, stating, "This National Assembly audit must be a policy audit. We must respond firmly to the opposition's political maneuvers aimed at obstructing the audit and to any wasteful political disputes."
He also mentioned that there are movements within some standing committees to summon several heads of large corporations as witnesses, asserting, "The Democratic Party cannot agree to witness summons aimed solely at shaming individuals. I ask the committee members to ensure that witness selections are handled appropriately and not in a way that seeks to embarrass anyone." He concluded by urging everyone to work together to ensure that the audit serves as a platform for policy alternatives focused on the people's livelihood.
During a party meeting held at the National Assembly, Han stated, "As I have stressed since before the regular session began, we must tighten our legislative efforts with a wartime mindset."
He noted, "Yesterday, the confirmation hearings for cabinet members concluded with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Ministry of National Defense. However, some members of the People Power Party and other opposition lawmakers have fixated on irresponsible allegations and personal attacks, dragging the confirmation hearings into a quagmire," expressing regret over the politicization of the hearings.
Han urged for a focused and thorough operation of the standing committees to expedite legislation for the people's livelihood, stating, "This National Assembly audit must be a policy audit. We must respond firmly to the opposition's political maneuvers aimed at obstructing the audit and to any wasteful political disputes."
He also mentioned that there are movements within some standing committees to summon several heads of large corporations as witnesses, asserting, "The Democratic Party cannot agree to witness summons aimed solely at shaming individuals. I ask the committee members to ensure that witness selections are handled appropriately and not in a way that seeks to embarrass anyone." He concluded by urging everyone to work together to ensure that the audit serves as a platform for policy alternatives focused on the people's livelihood.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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