Sim Jae-cheol "Will Review Supplementary Budget Deliberations... No Discussion Yet on Independent Lawmaker's Reinstatement"

Shim Jae-cheol, Acting President of the United Future Party, is attending and speaking at the election countermeasure committee disbandment ceremony held at the National Assembly on the 17th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporters Lee Ji-eun and Kim Hye-min] Shim Jae-cheol, Acting President of the United Future Party, stated on the 17th that he would "review the contents" regarding the ruling party's proposal to review the supplementary budget bill. He also mentioned that there has been no discussion yet about the reinstatement of independent lawmakers.

After holding a disbandment ceremony for the election committee at the National Assembly on the 17th, Acting President Shim told reporters, "I plan to take a look at how the budget is composed and review the contents."

Regarding rumors of a meeting with floor leaders, he was reserved, saying, "I will first review those points and the contents submitted to the National Assembly before making a judgment."

Concerning the transition to an emergency response committee, former general election committee chairman Kim Jong-in is being strongly considered for the position of emergency committee chairman. Acting President Shim responded, "We are looking at the overall situation to determine the best course of action." He added that there was no discussion on the reinstatement of independent elected officials or the resignation of all members of the Supreme Council on that day. Regarding simplifying the emergency response committee into a 'recovery response committee,' he said, "That is just one of several opinions."

He explained, "There have been many concerns about what will happen after the party leader's resignation," adding, "After checking with the party secretariat, it is stipulated that the floor leader acts as the acting party leader. According to the party constitution and rules, and the party secretariat's authoritative interpretation, the floor leader will serve as acting party leader, and since the party convention is scheduled for the end of August, efforts will be made to stabilize the party as quickly as possible."

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