From the Start of July National Assembly, Fierce Power Struggle Between Ruling and Opposition Parties... Disagreements Over Public Corruption Investigation Office and State Audit

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] The ruling and opposition parties are clashing once again over the issue of the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Unit (Gongsoocheo) during the July extraordinary session of the National Assembly. While the Democratic Party of Korea emphasizes the normalization of the National Assembly, the United Future Party advocates for a strong opposition struggle.

The biggest hurdle is the Gongsoocheo, whose legal launch deadline (the 15th) is approaching. The Democratic Party has formed an internal committee to select members of the candidate recommendation committee for the Gongsoocheo chief and has begun the search for candidates. On the other hand, the United Future Party considers the Gongsoocheo Act itself unconstitutional and is making an all-out effort to block it.

Hong Jeongmin, the Democratic Party floor spokesperson, said at a briefing on the 5th, "The Democratic Party is preparing for the launch of the Gongsoocheo according to the law and is not considering any amendments to the law," and added, "We expect the United Future Party to also comply with the law."

Joo Ho-young, the United Future Party floor leader, said at a press conference held at the National Assembly on the same day, "Since a constitutional review of the Gongsoocheo Act is underway, we need to wait and see," emphasizing, "This is not an issue to be handled recklessly or hastily."

The United Future Party is considering not recommending the opposition party's members for the Gongsoocheo Chief Candidate Recommendation Committee before the 15th.

The United Future Party also demanded a state audit on the Justice and Memory Foundation (Jeonguiyeondae), which involves Democratic Party lawmaker Yoon Mee-hyang, and on North Korea-related issues, as well as a special prosecutor for the collusion between prosecutors and media case.

Floor leader Joo stated, "We will uncover through a state audit the despicable behavior of Yoon Mee-hyang, who used comfort women grandmothers as bait for personal gain. We will also investigate the falsehoods regarding the complete denuclearization promise that President Moon Jae-in reportedly conveyed to President Donald Trump."

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