Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, urged the People Power Party to cease what he described as "wasteful political strife" in light of their consideration of a filibuster for bills scheduled for discussion in the National Assembly on October 1.
During a policy meeting on September 29, Han stated, "The People Power Party intends to conduct a filibuster even before the bills to be presented at the plenary session have been finalized."
He characterized the People Power Party's actions as a form of "mindless obstruction," emphasizing that the public's demand is for a focus on livelihoods rather than political conflict. He added, "To obstruct the passage of bills is to openly disregard the people's mandate."
Han also expressed his commitment to uncovering the truth behind the recent controversy surrounding Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae's rejection of a request for a reappointment of judges. He noted, "It was revealed during the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee meeting on September 28 that the rejection was an arbitrary decision made by Chief Justice Cho." He pledged to thoroughly clarify the circumstances and responsibilities surrounding the rejection during the upcoming National Assembly audit, stating, "Since the committee has selected witnesses, they should speak candidly before the public during the audit."
Additionally, Han urged the People Power Party not to exploit the recent landmine explosion incident in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on September 21 for political gain. He remarked, "The People Power Party, which has been calling for a national investigation and hearings, did not even participate in the site visit the day before." He expressed regret over the tendency to use injured soldiers, who have dedicated themselves to the country, as tools for political conflict, stating, "Do not turn them into victims of political strife before the final results are even out."
During a policy meeting on September 29, Han stated, "The People Power Party intends to conduct a filibuster even before the bills to be presented at the plenary session have been finalized."
He characterized the People Power Party's actions as a form of "mindless obstruction," emphasizing that the public's demand is for a focus on livelihoods rather than political conflict. He added, "To obstruct the passage of bills is to openly disregard the people's mandate."
Han also expressed his commitment to uncovering the truth behind the recent controversy surrounding Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae's rejection of a request for a reappointment of judges. He noted, "It was revealed during the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee meeting on September 28 that the rejection was an arbitrary decision made by Chief Justice Cho." He pledged to thoroughly clarify the circumstances and responsibilities surrounding the rejection during the upcoming National Assembly audit, stating, "Since the committee has selected witnesses, they should speak candidly before the public during the audit."
Additionally, Han urged the People Power Party not to exploit the recent landmine explosion incident in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on September 21 for political gain. He remarked, "The People Power Party, which has been calling for a national investigation and hearings, did not even participate in the site visit the day before." He expressed regret over the tendency to use injured soldiers, who have dedicated themselves to the country, as tools for political conflict, stating, "Do not turn them into victims of political strife before the final results are even out."
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.