The Democratic Party Prioritizes Livelihood Bills... Investigation Authority Adjustment Bill to be Voted on the 13th

Adjustment Plan for Police-Prosecutor Investigation Authority to Be Submitted on 10th or 13th After Watching Korean Party's Filibuster Decision
Kindergarten 3 Laws Not to Be Submitted Today

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[Asia Economy reporters Wondara and Jeon Jinyoung] The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to prioritize the passage of livelihood bills over the police-prosecutor investigation authority adjustment bill. The police-prosecutor investigation authority adjustment bill is planned to be submitted on the 10th or 13th after observing whether the Liberty Korea Party will filibuster, with a vote scheduled for the 13th.

Lee In-young, the Democratic Party floor leader, said at the party members' meeting held at the National Assembly on the afternoon of the 9th, "We plan to hold the extraordinary session only until tomorrow," adding, "Then, we will proceed with the step of convening the extraordinary session again on Monday (the 13th)."

Park Chandae, the Democratic Party floor spokesperson, told reporters immediately after the members' meeting, "The members' meeting concluded to submit only livelihood bills today," adding, "It seems that about 198 livelihood bills will be processed today."

Park also said, "Regarding the police-prosecutor investigation authority adjustment and other prosecution reform-related matters, the basic plan is to submit them tomorrow, but the action tomorrow will be decided after observing the Liberty Korea Party's members' meeting."

He continued, "The Liberty Korea Party is currently holding a members' meeting to decide whether to proceed with a filibuster on the police-prosecutor investigation authority adjustment bill," adding, "If the Liberty Korea Party decides not to filibuster, the bill will not be submitted tomorrow but is expected to be processed along with the prime minister confirmation procedure when the new session begins around the 13th."

He further stated, "If a filibuster proceeds, the bill will be submitted tomorrow, and the vote will be held on the 13th as planned."

When asked if the Kindergarten 3 Laws would also not be handled today, Park replied, "That is correct," adding, "The entire reform bill schedule has been put on hold today," and "There is no plan to handle the Kindergarten 3 Laws today."

Regarding the progress of the '4+1 negotiation group (Democratic Party, Bareunmirae Party, Justice Party, Party for Democracy and Peace + Alternative Party)' agreement on the police-prosecutor investigation authority adjustment bill, he said, "It is difficult to answer now," adding, "Since the vote and passage of the bill are expected on the 13th, there is time to negotiate on the 3rd and 4th."

The Democratic Party plans to complete the passage of reform and livelihood bills by mid-month and then fully prepare for the general election.

Lee Hae-chan, the Democratic Party leader, said in his opening remarks at the members' meeting, "Although it is a bit late, I think everything will be wrapped up by mid-January," adding, "Since the prime minister's confirmation hearing has been completed, we will now officially enter the 21st general election." He continued, "We will form an election countermeasure committee within January," and "We will continue to discover and announce new talent recruitment."

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