Lee Haechan: "Today We Will Handle the Adjustment of Investigative Authority, Three Kindergarten Laws, and Chung Sye-kyun's Confirmation Motion"

Lee Haechan, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, and Lee Inyoung, floor leader, are attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 13th. Photo by Yoon Dongju doso7@

[Asia Economy, reporter Won Dara] On January 13, the Democratic Party of Korea is pushing for a vote on the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Act and the confirmation motion for Prime Minister nominee Chung Sye-kyun. The Democratic Party also plans to pursue the introduction of the amendment to the Prosecutors' Office Act and the so-called "Three Kindergarten Laws" on the same day.

Lee Haechan, leader of the Democratic Party, stated at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly that morning, "Today, we plan to handle the bill on the adjustment of investigative authority between the police and the prosecution, as well as the Three Kindergarten Laws."

He added, "Since there are no critical flaws in the confirmation motion for nominee Chung and the confirmation hearing was concluded smoothly, we should process it today to minimize any administrative vacuum." He continued, "I believe that once these bills are finalized this evening, we will move on to the next phase of preparing in earnest for the general election."

Lee Inyoung, floor leader of the Democratic Party, also said, "Today, I will request the Speaker of the National Assembly to convene a plenary session, and as soon as it opens, we will introduce the bill on the adjustment of investigative authority between the police and the prosecution and immediately proceed to vote on the Criminal Procedure Act amendment." He further stated, "According to public opinion polls, 42% support nominee Chung, an overwhelming figure. We will also introduce the confirmation motion for nominee Chung and process it without delay."

Regarding the Liberty Korea Party, which has made the abolition of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) Act its number one campaign pledge for the general election, Lee Inyoung stressed, "It is time to stop obstinate politics and accept the outcome." He also urged, "Let us put an end to the prolonged standoff in the National Assembly and conclude the parliamentary debate on prosecution reform, leaving its implementation to the government."

Meanwhile, regarding the Three Kindergarten Laws, it has been reported that due to the difficulty of unifying opinions among the five ruling and opposition parties, there is a possibility that they may be excluded from the vote. On this, Lee Inyoung commented, "There has already been cooperation at the standing committee level," and added, "The Prosecutors' Office Act needs to be finalized before we can move on to the next system."

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