Ruling and Opposition Parties Confirm Consensus on Formation of Four Special Committees Including the Political Reform Special Committee... Sparks Constitutional Amendment Discussions

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] The ruling and opposition parties have agreed to form special committees (special committees) in four areas: political reform in the National Assembly, overcoming COVID-19 and revitalizing the economy, real estate, and the global vaccine hub.

On the 28th, Yoon Ho-jung, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, and Kim Ki-hyun, floor leader of the People Power Party, discussed the formation of the National Assembly special committees at a meeting presided over by National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seok.

Speaker of the National Assembly Park Byeong-seok is taking a commemorative photo on the 28th at the National Assembly before meeting with Yoon Ho-jung, floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, and Kim Ki-hyun, floor leader of the People Power Party. Photo by Yoon Dong-ju doso7@

On that day, the Democratic Party proposed the Political Reform Special Committee and the COVID-19 Overcoming and Livelihood Issues Special Committee, while the People Power Party proposed the Real Estate Special Committee and the Global Vaccine Hub Special Committee.

Jeon Ju-hye, floor spokesperson for the People Power Party, said, "There is considerable consensus between the two parties on the formation of the four special committees, and the specific details will be further discussed."

Regarding the Political Reform Special Committee, Speaker Park suggested including discussions on constitutional amendments.

Han Min-soo, chief public relations officer of the National Assembly, conveyed, "Speaker Park urged the leadership of both parties on the necessity of constructing the National Assembly Sejong Office Building from the perspective of balanced development, and expressed his hope that the Political Reform Special Committee would discuss constitutional amendments as well."

Additionally, they agreed to discuss the formation of a special committee for investigating the Jeju 4·3 Incident and restoring the honor of the victims.

Having confirmed consensus on the necessity and purpose of the special committees, the ruling and opposition parties will proceed to discuss detailed matters.

Han Jun-ho, floor spokesperson for the Democratic Party, said, "Today’s meeting was strongly focused on regular talks between the two parties, and since many of the more detailed issues need to be resolved through consultations between the party secretaries, repeated regular meetings will lead to swift agreements."

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