Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, criticized the opposition People Power Party on November 12 for failing to convene a plenary session, stating, "It seems they want to engage in actions that do not help the public."
During a policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly, Han remarked, "We worked hard to hold a plenary session yesterday, but it was unsuccessful. Important housing supply bills and key livelihood legislation, including the Urban Renewal Act, the Urban Renewal Promotion Act, the three broadcasting laws, and the Democratic Heroes Act, cannot be delayed any longer."
He added, "November is a crucial time for the National Assembly to focus on livelihood legislation and budget review. However, the People Power Party is preoccupied with unlimited debates and external protests, obstructing both the plenary session and budget review. Their boycott of the National Assembly's standing committees and the budget adjustment subcommittee is exacerbating the situation, along with their attempts to create divisions between the party and the government."
Han also pointed out that the Supreme Court has not set a sentencing date for former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, whose detention period is set to expire on the 20th, raising concerns about his potential release. He stated, "The Supreme Court, which should be punishing insurrection, is opening the door to his release."
He expressed concern over the public's anxiety regarding the possibility of insurrection defendants being released, saying, "Last month, the nation held its breath over the results of Kim Geon-hee's additional arrest warrant review. This month, it's Han Duck-soo, and next month, it could be Lee Sang-min. How can we explain to the public that they have to worry about insurrection defendants being released?"
Han concluded by asserting, "Ultimately, the judiciary seems to have decided from the beginning to release him. The Supreme Court must stop the intentional delays that breed distrust in the judiciary and deliver swift and fair judgments to uphold judicial justice."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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