Park Byeong-seok Elected Speaker of the National Assembly: "Will Establish a Reform TF for a Working Parliament Immediately After Opening"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] Park Byeong-seok, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea who has been virtually confirmed as the first Speaker of the 21st National Assembly, announced on the 20th that he will form a 'Working National Assembly Reform TF' immediately after the opening of the session.

On the same day, Park said on his Facebook, "The solemn command of the people is to create a working National Assembly."

He said, "It is time to completely innovate the operation of the National Assembly. Opening the era of National Assembly 2.0 is an essential condition for the advancement of our society," adding, "If I become the Speaker, my first mission will be to create a working National Assembly and return our National Assembly to the people’s National Assembly."

He continued, "Extraordinary National Assembly operation is needed for extraordinary situations. The National Assembly must properly protect the people's livelihoods and lives," and said, "I will first take care to make it a warm National Assembly that holds the desperate hands of the people."

He also said, "Early termination of COVID-19, overcoming the current economic crisis, and building a new national reform-level system in the post-COVID era are necessary," adding, "I will be a Speaker who makes decisions when decisions are needed."

Park also expressed gratitude to Rep. Kim Jin-pyo, who gave up registering as a candidate for Speaker on the same day, saying, "Thank you for making a difficult decision. You have shown an excellent example for our party."

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