Chairman Kim Jin-pyo: "We will improve the National Assembly Act to form standing committees within 1-2 weeks"

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Speaker of the National Assembly Kim Jin-pyo holds an inauguration press conference at the National Assembly on the 28th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporters Naju-seok and Park Joon-yi] Speaker of the National Assembly Kim Jin-pyo stated, "We will institutionally establish the principles and procedures for the formation of standing committees through the National Assembly Act to resolve the issue within one to two weeks." This indicates an intention to implement institutional measures to prevent delays in the formation of the ruling and opposition parties in the National Assembly.

At his first press briefing since taking office on the 28th, Speaker Kim mentioned this and urged, "Please prioritize discussions and come up with answers at the National Assembly Political Reform Special Committee and the National Assembly Advancement Subcommittee." He added, "There is also a consensus that if the election is not held within seven days after the start of the second half of the National Assembly session, the election should be held at the first assembly."

Regarding the political landscape of a minority ruling party and majority opposition, Kim said, "A new stance and new changes are necessary." He stated, "The People Power Party has become a minority ruling party for the first time," and urged, "They must quickly shed their image from their time as the opposition and change into a form suitable for a minority ruling party." Although holding a majority with 169 seats, he expressed expectations for the opposition Democratic Party, saying, "I expect the opposition to take the lead in resolving national interests and livelihood issues and to demonstrate the virtue of restraint as a mature opposition."

Referring to the principle of empathy by putting oneself in another's position, he also mentioned the possibility of compromise beyond partisan interests between the ruling and opposition parties. Speaker Kim said, "The Democratic Party emphasized the need to improve the confirmation system for cabinet members when they were the ruling party. The People Power Party, when in opposition, emphasized strengthening the National Assembly's legislative power and stopping politics through enforcement ordinances," adding, "The public will pay attention to changes in the positions of both parties." This was a pressure on the ruling and opposition parties to reach a compromise on this issue by considering public opinion.

Speaker of the National Assembly Kim Jin-pyo holds an inauguration press conference at the National Assembly on the 28th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

In the minority ruling party environment, Speaker Kim, who is from the Democratic Party, also expressed his ambition to connect the ruling party, opposition, and government. He promised, "During my two-year term as Speaker, I will focus on building bridges of cooperation," and added, "I will strive to build strong bridges not only between the ruling and opposition parties but also between the government and the National Assembly, and between the President and the opposition."

Regarding the launch of the Special Committee for Livelihood and Economic Stability, Speaker Kim said, "It is an emergency measure at the National Assembly level," and stated, "I will pay special attention to swiftly processing related laws. If necessary, I will attend meetings personally to present my opinions."

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