The ruling Democratic Party's Special Committee on Three Major Mega Projects announced plans for rapid legislative action on July 22. In response to the People Power Party's increasing criticism regarding the yellow envelope law, the committee urged for bipartisan cooperation to create a "growth engine for South Korea."
Han Byeong-do, the acting party leader and floor leader, emphasized during a government-party meeting at the National Assembly that "the success of this project depends solely on speed." He stated, "To achieve tangible results that the public can feel, we need swift implementation and unwavering execution."
Han added, "This project requires a united effort from the National Assembly, central government, and private sector to accelerate progress. The Democratic Party has launched a special committee directly under the party leader to ensure seamless support. It is crucial to back the government's firm commitment with strong momentum." He assured that the party would provide timely support for necessary legislation and budgets.
Kim Kyung-soo, the former chair of the Local Era Committee and vice chair of the special committee, described the three major mega projects as essential for successful local-led growth. He expressed a commitment to transforming South Korea's territorial space through local-led growth, not just in becoming an artificial intelligence powerhouse.
Jang Cheol-min, the committee's secretary, addressed the People Power Party's claims that the yellow envelope law could jeopardize the mega projects. He acknowledged their jealousy but urged for bipartisan cooperation in building South Korea's growth engine. Jang stressed that effective collaboration and communication between the party and government are necessary for bipartisan efforts, promising to fulfill his role as secretary.
Meanwhile, Choi Eun-seok, the chief spokesperson for the People Power Party, criticized President Yoon Suk-yeol's recent remarks regarding the Samsung Electronics union's opposition to the Honam semiconductor project, calling it a political farce. He questioned who pushed for the passage of the yellow envelope law, which expands collective bargaining to include significant business decisions affecting workers' conditions, labeling it as one of the worst laws.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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