Han Byeong-do, the acting leader of the Democratic Party, criticized the People Power Party on July 3 for declaring a boycott of the National Assembly's standing committee chair elections, stating, "The main opposition party, which has disregarded the public's welfare, will inevitably face judgment from the people." He also announced plans to gather consensus during a workshop that day to ensure all government agenda items under the Lee Jae-myung administration are completed by the end of the year.
During a Supreme Council meeting held that morning, Han remarked, "The People Power Party has declared a boycott of public welfare. After causing a month-long vacuum in the National Assembly, they are now inciting claims of a 'shielding' National Assembly and legislative dictatorship. Furthermore, they have announced a commitment to escalate their struggles, holding public welfare hostage in a futile political conflict. This appears to be more of a childish tantrum than a genuine struggle."
He continued, "We should reflect on the lives of small business owners and young people who are battling daily uncertainties. The public welfare situation is not something we can afford to waste time on with repeated political conflicts. It is frustrating that the main opposition party seems indifferent to the people's lives. The People Power Party, which has cast aside public welfare, will certainly face judgment from the people."
Additionally, Han reaffirmed his commitment to swiftly address the government agenda during the Democratic Party's workshop scheduled for that afternoon in Yongsan.
He stated, "Today's workshop will be an opportunity for lawmakers to come together, reflect on the responsibilities of the ruling party, and pledge to fulfill public welfare legislation. We will continue the beautiful tradition of engaging in vigorous discussions and learning together. To ensure the rapid passage of public welfare bills, we will amend the rules on unlimited debate and filibustering to complete all government agenda items by the end of the year under the Lee Jae-myung administration."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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