[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] Kim Tae-nyeon, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated on the 6th that if the recommendation of the candidate for the head of the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Agency (Gong-su-cheo) fails again, he will pass a revision bill of Gong-su-cheo during the regular National Assembly session on the 9th to nullify the opposition party's veto power.

Kim Tae-nyeon, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly on the 3rd and delivering an opening remark. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

Kim Tae-nyeon, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly on the 3rd and delivering an opening remark. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

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On the same day, Floor Leader Kim said through Facebook, "The ruling and opposition parties will do their best to agree on the candidate for the head of Gong-su-cheo by the 6th," adding, "If it does not work out, we will revise the law to change the recommendation requirements within the next regular National Assembly session."



He emphasized, "Our determination to establish Gong-su-cheo is firm," and added, "Many people are sending messages because of Gong-su-cheo. You do not need to worry. No matter what happens, Gong-su-cheo will be launched."


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