Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, dismissed claims from the People Power Party regarding a 'lame duck' status for President Lee Jae-myung, calling it "an absurd assertion" and merely a wishful thinking from the opposition.
During a policy coordination meeting at the National Assembly on September 3, Han stated, "The People Power Party is spouting nonsensical claims about the 'lame duck' phenomenon. This is a ridiculous assertion that ignores the dictionary definition of lame duck and seeks to undermine the government's momentum by any means necessary."
He emphasized that, contrary to the opposition's misguided hopes, the ruling party and government are collaborating more effectively than ever, asserting that the alleged lame duck status of President Lee does not exist.
Han further remarked, "The current administration, which relies solely on extreme right-wing politics and is mired in unprecedented disciplinary actions, is more fitting of the term 'lame duck.' The People Power Party continues to regress by dragging in former Presidents Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye, who have been impeached and convicted, in an attempt to stabilize internal chaos."
Additionally, Han praised the budget proposal for 2027, which was approved at the Cabinet meeting on September 1, describing it as "the largest investment ever aimed at restoring livelihoods."
He explained, "This budget is designed to expand the foundation for economic growth and ensure that its benefits reach all citizens, representing the largest investment for the future of South Korea and the recovery of livelihoods."
Han concluded by stating, "The Democratic Party will listen to the voices of the people and enhance the quality of the budget proposal, committing to responsibly process next year's budget by the legal deadline as the ruling party."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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