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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, urged restraint, saying, “I hope the political circle now refrains from speaking to each other,” regarding the plan to grant military service exemptions to popular culture artists such as BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan).

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On the morning of the 7th, at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly, Lee said, “It is uncomfortable for the public to see the political circle continuously discussing BTS's military service issue.”

He added, “(The political controversy) is probably not something BTS themselves want.”

Regarding the delay in the opposition party’s recommendation of a member for the head of the High-ranking Officials’ Crime Investigation Agency (HOSA), Lee also urged participation, saying, “The waiting has now reached its limit.”

He pointed out, “It has been almost three months since the legal deadline of July 15 passed,” and criticized, “The opposition party seemed to be about to recommend a HOSA chief nomination member soon, but these days there is no news at all.”

He also emphasized the need to quickly complete the bill work being promoted by the ruling party. Lee said, “I hope the related sectors will expedite their opinions on the three fair economy laws (Fair Trade Act and Commercial Act amendments, and the enactment of the Financial Group Supervision Act),” and stressed, “I hope preparations will be hastened so that the Conflict of Interest Prevention Act and the Working National Assembly Act can also be passed in this regular session.”

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