The Democratic Party expresses "agreement with the purpose of the 'Term Coincidence Special Act'... but says it is not a matter to be rushed"

"The Institution That Must Ensure Neutrality Should Serve Its Full Term"

Woo Sang-ho, Emergency Response Committee Chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the Emergency Response Committee meeting held at the National Assembly on the 29th and delivering an opening remark. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] On the 10th, the People Power Party expressed basic agreement with the intent of the Democratic Party of Korea's Emergency Response Committee Chairman Woo Sang-ho's proposal to improve the system of 'aligning the terms of the president and heads of public institutions.'

Park Hyung-soo, the party's floor spokesperson, said in a verbal comment that day, "We have also criticized public institution heads with different philosophies who continue to stay in their positions and those who were appointed as 'stalwart personnel' at the end of the Moon Jae-in administration," adding, "I think discussion on the (term alignment) part is necessary."

However, he emphasized, "We need to discuss it first. It is not something to be done hastily."

He continued, "It is not about unconditionally aligning the terms, but institutions that must guarantee neutrality should follow their own terms," explaining, "It is not desirable to align the terms of all public institution heads, so review and research on this matter are necessary."

Earlier, Chairman Woo stated in an interview with Yonhap News Agency that he would clearly define the target term-based public officials to whom this would apply and consider promoting the enactment of a special law to align their terms with the president's term.

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