Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, addressed the upcoming vote on a national investigation into the "ballot shortage" crisis during a policy coordination meeting at the National Assembly on June 18. He stated, "The Democratic Party will prioritize identifying the causes and responsibilities of this situation."
He announced, "Today, the National Assembly will vote on the investigation plan regarding the ballot shortage issue," emphasizing that the Democratic Party aims to clarify the causes and responsibilities surrounding the events that occurred on the day of the local elections.
Han also indicated that the investigation would thoroughly examine the criteria for estimating the quantity of ballots printed, the actual supply process, and the reporting and decision-making systems of the National Election Commission (NEC), hinting at significant reforms targeting the commission.
Additionally, he urged the People Power Party, which is facing difficulties in forming the new National Assembly, to cooperate for the swift passage of public welfare legislation. "To create a functioning National Assembly, we need to expedite the formation process. During the meeting with the floor leaders on June 17, we could not narrow our differences regarding the chairmanship of the Legislative Judiciary Committee," he noted. "Negotiations are inherently challenging, but especially during turbulent times like these in the Middle East, the National Assembly must operate normally to address pressing issues."
He added, "Now that the Speaker of the National Assembly has been elected, it is essential to form committees quickly to process public welfare reform legislation. The door for negotiations is open. If the People Power Party presents reasonable alternatives, we are ready to engage in discussions at any time."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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