Han Seong-sook, the Prime Minister nominee, arrives at the confirmation hearing preparation office in Seoul on June 15. [Photo=Yonhap]
On June 15, the ruling People Power Party submitted its list for the confirmation hearing special committee for Prime Minister nominee Han Seong-sook, following the Democratic Party's earlier submission. With 12 of the 13 committee members decided, the formation of the committee is nearing completion.
The People Power Party designated lawmaker Kang Seung-kyu as the committee secretary and included lawmakers Kim Hee-jung, Kim Seon-kyo, Jo Jeong-hun, and Yoo Young-ha as committee members.
Previously, on June 12, the Democratic Party finalized its committee list, appointing lawmaker Baek Hye-ryun as chair and Kim Han-kyu as secretary. Other members include Lee So-young, Jeon Yong-ki, Song Jae-bong, Kim Dong-a, and Park Gyun-taek. The non-negotiating committee member will be appointed by National Assembly Speaker Jo Jeong-sik.
President Lee Jae-myung nominated Han Seong-sook as the successor to Kim Min-seok, who resigned on June 7. The formal review process began when the nomination request was submitted to the National Assembly on June 10.
According to current confirmation hearing laws, the hearing must be completed within 15 days of receiving the nomination request. Additionally, the overall review process, including the adoption of the confirmation report, must be concluded within 20 days.
The People Power Party designated lawmaker Kang Seung-kyu as the committee secretary and included lawmakers Kim Hee-jung, Kim Seon-kyo, Jo Jeong-hun, and Yoo Young-ha as committee members.
Previously, on June 12, the Democratic Party finalized its committee list, appointing lawmaker Baek Hye-ryun as chair and Kim Han-kyu as secretary. Other members include Lee So-young, Jeon Yong-ki, Song Jae-bong, Kim Dong-a, and Park Gyun-taek. The non-negotiating committee member will be appointed by National Assembly Speaker Jo Jeong-sik.
President Lee Jae-myung nominated Han Seong-sook as the successor to Kim Min-seok, who resigned on June 7. The formal review process began when the nomination request was submitted to the National Assembly on June 10.
According to current confirmation hearing laws, the hearing must be completed within 15 days of receiving the nomination request. Additionally, the overall review process, including the adoption of the confirmation report, must be concluded within 20 days.
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