The Democratic Party has called on the People Power Party, which is boycotting the selection of National Assembly committee chairs and activities, to expedite the formation of the second half of the National Assembly for the sake of the public's livelihood.
During a Supreme Council meeting on the morning of July 3, Han Byeong-do, the acting party leader, stated, "The People Power Party has declared its intention to continue a futile political struggle, holding the livelihoods of the people hostage. They will undoubtedly face judgment from the public. They should stop their obstinacy now and cooperate for the normalization of the National Assembly."
He added, "We must consider the lives of self-employed individuals and small business owners who are fighting day by day, as well as the youth who are anxious about an uncertain future. The reality of people's livelihoods is not something that can be neglected while engaging in political strife." He declared that the Democratic Party would convene a temporary National Assembly session in July to expedite the processing of urgent livelihood and reform legislation.
Supreme Council member Hwang Myeong-seon remarked, "The People Power Party's obstruction of the National Assembly has gone too far. When the National Assembly stops, the people's livelihoods also come to a halt. The People Power Party must immediately cooperate for the normalization of the National Assembly. They should not continue to hinder this process and should swiftly assist in the formation of committees."
Kang Deuk-gu, another Supreme Council member, criticized the People Power Party for refusing to elect committee members, stating, "It is utterly pathetic. The National Assembly is a place responsible for the lives of the people. In a situation where we cannot wait indefinitely for the People Power Party, if they refuse their share of seven committees, we will consider it a concession to the Democratic Party."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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