Lee Hae-chan "Plenary Session on the 9th to Pass Livelihood Bills... Korean Party Must Further Withdraw 'Filibuster'"

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[Asia Economy Reporters Wondara and Jeon Jinyoung] Lee Hae-chan, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated, "We will hold a plenary session on the 9th to prioritize the passage of livelihood bills," and requested the Liberty Korea Party to cooperate in withdrawing the filibuster on the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee's review of livelihood bills, the adjustment of investigative authority between the police and prosecution, and the 'Kindergarten 3 Laws."

On the morning of the 8th, at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, Lee said, "The Democratic Party will hold a plenary session tomorrow and prioritize the passage of livelihood bills."

Lee emphasized, "Although it is belated, I think it is fortunate that the Liberty Korea Party withdrew the filibuster on 177 livelihood economic bills," and added, "I also ask that the filibuster on the bills adjusting investigative authority between the police and prosecution and the Kindergarten 3 Laws be withdrawn on this occasion."

He continued, "With the general election approaching, the Liberty Korea Party's filibuster is not only dangerous but also not beneficial to the party," and urged, "I call for the decision of the Liberty Korea Party leadership and its members."

He also said, "Livelihood bills such as the 'Pension 3 Laws' pending in the Legislation and Judiciary Committee should be passed this time," and requested, "I ask the Liberty Korea Party to open the Legislation and Judiciary Committee even during today or tomorrow morning to handle these bills."

Regarding the confirmation hearing for Prime Minister nominee Chung Sye-kyun held the previous day, Lee criticized, "There were still reckless remarks of 'take it or leave it' style," and said, "Raising unreasonable insults against the leader of the 20th National Assembly, under whom he served, is a wrongful act that calls into question one's human character."

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