Chairman of the Legislative and Judiciary Committee: "Even if People Power Party does not agree, the Serious Accidents Punishment Act Subcommittee will be held on the 24th"

Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is having a conversation with Lee Yong-gwan, the father of the late PD Lee Han-bit, who has been on a hunger strike for 13 days in front of the National Assembly main building on the 23rd, urging the enactment of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Cheol-eung] Yoon Ho-jung, chairman of the National Assembly Legislation and Judiciary Committee, announced that the subcommittee for reviewing the Serious Accidents Punishment Act will be held on the 24th even if the Democratic Party holds it alone.

Chairman Yoon said to reporters on the day, "Kim Do-eup, the floor leader of the People Power Party, has submitted his resignation and says he no longer has authority," adding, "However, they are not designating anyone with authority, and we are continuing to attempt consultations, but if they do not agree to consult by today, we will just hold the subcommittee tomorrow."

Assemblyman Kim Do-eup submitted his resignation from the standing committee on the 9th, taking responsibility for the passage of the amendment to the High-ranking Officials' Crime Investigation Office (PCC) Act. It is unknown whether People Power Party floor leader Joo Ho-young's resignation has been accepted.

Chairman Yoon said, "We cannot do anything if they refuse to consult. If the floor leader has resigned, they should at least designate a deputy floor leader."

It is expected that the subcommittee will need to meet two or three times before the full Legislation and Judiciary Committee meeting. Chairman Yoon said, "This is a statutory law and there are many matters to review. It cannot be done in a day or two."

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