The Yeosun Incident Act to Be Submitted to the Full Meeting of the Public Administration and Security Committee Tomorrow

Assemblyman So Byeong-cheol Strongly Urges Through Consecutive Meetings with Floor Leader Yoon Ho-jung and Chairwoman Seo Young-kyo

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] On the 15th, Congressman So Byung-chul (Suncheon, Gwangyang, Gurye, Gokseong Gap, Judiciary Committee) announced that the long-awaited Yeosun Incident Special Act, a 73-year-old wish, will be submitted to the full meeting of the Public Administration and Security Committee on the 16th.

Since passing the subcommittee of the Public Administration and Security Committee last April, there had been no significant progress, raising concerns in the region that it might be difficult to pass even in this National Assembly session.

Congressman So Byung-chul, who sponsored the bill, met with Floor Leader Yoon Ho-jung the day before and strongly requested that the Yeosun Incident Special Act be processed within this month, emphasizing that if it is not handled this month, it would be difficult to process it in the 21st National Assembly.

He also expressed concerns that if the bill is not passed, despite former Prime Ministers Lee Nak-yeon and Chung Sye-kyun having promised several times in February to definitely process the Yeosun Incident Special Act, the high expectations of the Jeonnam residents would turn into greater disappointment.

He then met with Chairperson Seo Young-kyo and emphasized the need for the chairperson's strong will and decision to reach an agreement with the People Power Party, to which Chairperson Seo agreed. Immediately after the meeting with Congressman So, an agreement was reached with Whip Park Wan-soo to approve the bill without dissent.

Democratic Party Whip Park Jae-ho also did not spare active support during the agreement process.

During this process, Congressman So is known to have continuously communicated with members of the People Power Party to ensure smooth agreement and processing.

If the Yeosun Incident Special Act safely passes the full meeting of the Public Administration and Security Committee tomorrow, it will be referred to the Judiciary Committee, the gateway to the plenary session.

The Judiciary Committee is the standing committee to which Congressman So Byung-chul, the sponsor of the special act, belongs, raising expectations for his active role in passing the bill.

Congressman So said, "We were able to come this far thanks to the combined efforts of Jeonnam Eastern Region lawmakers, including Provincial Party Chairman Kim Seung-nam," adding, "The wishes and interest of the bereaved families and the citizens of Jeonnam and Suncheon have been a great source of strength."

Furthermore, Congressman So stated, "Tomorrow's Public Administration and Security Committee is expected to submit other contentious bills such as the Local Tax Act, so there may be unexpected variables during the bill processing. Therefore, I will do my best without letting my guard down until the bill is approved."

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