Lee Nak-yeon Proposes Summit Meeting to Kim Jong-in... Kim Responds Positively, "Let's Meet If There Is Work to Do"

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jin-young] On the 30th, Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, proposed to Kim Jong-in, emergency committee chairman of the People Power Party, to hold a summit meeting with President Moon Jae-in.

After a private meeting with Chairman Kim at the National Assembly in the afternoon, Lee told reporters, "I requested to hold a ruling and opposition summit meeting. (Chairman Kim) responded positively, saying that if there is something to discuss, we should meet."

Lee Nak-yeon, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, and Kim Jong-in, emergency committee chairman of the People Power Party, are leaving the meeting room after a private meeting at the National Assembly on the 30th. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

The meeting was reportedly proposed first by Lee. The two discussed current issues including the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, which is under discussion in the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee, the special law related to Gadeokdo New Airport, and the Public Officials Conflict of Interest Prevention Act.

Regarding the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, Lee said, "Since the People Power Party side has already participated in the Legislation and Judiciary Committee subcommittee, I requested that we reach an agreement and process it within this session." He added, "Chairman Kim responded that, given the nature of this law, government legislation is more appropriate than member legislation. Since the government bill has been submitted, members can negotiate based on it."

Chairman Kim also asked to clarify confusion regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Lee replied, "Within a few days, we will hold a COVID-19 party-government consultation with Jeong Eun-kyeong, head of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, and at that time, we will organize the vaccine issues and explain them to the public."

In addition, Chairman Kim requested that lawmakers refrain from submitting emotional bills. Lee responded, "I understand well. I will manage the party rationally and responsibly. I will also urge lawmakers to submit responsible bills."

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