Han Byeong-do, the acting leader of the Democratic Party and floor leader, stated that he will pursue legislative reforms to prevent the People Power Party from obstructing the National Assembly. The Democratic Party held a protest rally, criticizing the People Power Party for its lack of action on livelihood legislation.
During a general meeting at the National Assembly, Han said, "We will address the issues with the fast-track system and strengthen the requirements for filibusters through the operating committee."
He also criticized the actions of the People Power Party leadership, pointing out, "Typically, bills pass through the standing committee and the judiciary committee before reaching the plenary session, but recently, we have seen the absurdity of the People Power Party filibustering bills they themselves have processed."
Han emphasized, "The authority to bring bills to the floor belongs solely to the Speaker of the National Assembly. I feel that the Speaker's authority is being infringed upon lately."
After the general meeting, the Democratic Party held a rally in the National Assembly's rotunda, denouncing the People Power Party for obstructing legislation that affects people's livelihoods. They criticized the fact that only 23 out of 59 livelihood bills pending in the plenary session were brought forward.
Han described the situation as a "dereliction of duty that ignores the urgent voices of the people," and condemned the People Power Party's "unreasonable actions that paralyze the National Assembly."
He questioned, "What authority does the People Power Party's floor leadership have to select and exclude bills?" He asserted that the People Power Party, which is shaking the legislative system to its core, is unfit to be a public party and that such unreasonable behavior cannot be tolerated.
Additionally, he stated, "The Democratic Party will work to ensure that the National Assembly operates solely for the people, preventing the People Power Party from engaging in deliberate work stoppages."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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