Kwon Seong-dong Urges Speaker Park Byeong-seok to "Directly Submit Han Deok-su Appointment Proposal"

"Democratic Party Is Holding Things Up"
Chairperson May Refer Bill on Own Authority
But Passage Difficult Without Democratic Party's Consent
"Democratic Party Uses Public Sentiment as Excuse for Self-Deception"

Kwon Seong-dong, floor leader of the People Power Party, is attending the floor strategy meeting held at the National Assembly on the 12th and is making a phone call outside during the meeting. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Hyun-ji] Kwon Seong-dong, floor leader of the People Power Party, officially requested Speaker Park Byeong-seok on the 12th to exercise his authority to bring Prime Minister nominee Han Deok-su's appointment approval bill directly to the floor.

At the floor strategy meeting held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the same day, Floor Leader Kwon said, "The Democratic Party of Korea is still obstructing the appointment approval bill for the Prime Minister," adding, "Although the Yoon Seok-yeol administration's first extraordinary Cabinet meeting for the supplementary budget (supplementary budget) is scheduled today (the 12th), it has no choice but to proceed without a Prime Minister," expressing regret. He then urged Speaker Park, saying, "If the ruling and opposition parties cannot reach an agreement, please exercise your authority to bring the Prime Minister appointment approval bill directly to the floor. I urge Speaker Park to make a decisive decision."

According to the National Assembly Act and the Personnel Hearing Act, the National Assembly must submit the personnel hearing report to the Speaker within three days after the hearing. If not submitted, the Speaker may, at his discretion, submit the approval bill to the plenary session. However, for the Prime Minister appointment approval bill to pass, a majority of the total members must be present, and a majority of those present must agree. Since the Democratic Party holds the majority, passing the bill is expected to be difficult.

He also continued his offensive against the Democratic Party, which judged nominee Han as unqualified. He said, "They cite public sentiment as the reason for opposing nominee Han, but just ten days ago, the Democratic Party forcibly passed the '검수완박' (complete removal of prosecution's investigative powers) law, which the absolute majority of the public opposed," adding, "At that time, they did not even glance at public opinion, but now they use public sentiment as an excuse. It's self-deception." He continued, "I hope the Democratic Party shows its willingness to cooperate by voting to approve the Prime Minister," and said, "Further obstruction of state affairs will only be poison to the Democratic Party."

Floor Leader Kwon emphasized, "The people now desire political stability. They expect the new government to revitalize livelihoods and the economy through policy changes," and urged, "Please convene the plenary session immediately, even today."

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