Yoon Jae-ok: "All Means Mobilized to Block the Yellow Envelope Act"

Bill Expected to Be Submitted to the Plenary Session on the 9th
People Power Party Announces 180-Hour Filibuster
"Senior Members May Also Participate Depending on the Situation"

The People Power Party, following its push to incorporate Gimpo City into Seoul, known as the 'Mega Seoul' plan, and the announcement of megaton-level policies such as the temporary ban on short selling, is moving to seize control of the political landscape while also strongly vowing to block the passage of contentious bills like the 'Yellow Envelope Act' and the 'Broadcasting Three Acts' in the National Assembly.

On the afternoon of the 6th, Yoon Jae-ok, the floor leader of the People Power Party, said at a party meeting, "The Yellow Envelope Act has raised numerous issues on the ground and is a representative livelihood bill that encourages illegal strikes," adding, "We have no choice but to use filibusters and all possible means to block this law, which will clearly cause harm."

Yoon Jae-ok, floor leader of the People Power Party, is speaking at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 6th. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

Earlier, after a floor strategy meeting on the 3rd, Yoon told reporters that the junior lawmakers would be required to participate in the filibuster during this plenary session. Regarding the Yellow Envelope Act (Amendments to Articles 2 and 3 of the Labor Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act) and the Broadcasting Three Acts (Broadcasting Act, Broadcasting Culture Promotion Act, Korea Educational Broadcasting System Act), at least 15 members will participate for more than 3 hours each. Accordingly, a total of 60 People Power Party lawmakers?20 for the Yellow Envelope Act and 40 for the Broadcasting Three Acts?are expected to engage in a filibuster lasting at least 180 hours during this plenary session.

Yoon emphasized, "Depending on the situation, senior lawmakers are also preparing," and added, "If necessary, we will actively involve senior members by rearranging the order."

Furthermore, as the National Assembly’s Special Committee on Budget and Accounts has begun reviewing next year’s budget, he urged thorough budget scrutiny at the standing committee level. Yoon said, "Our country's economic situation is difficult right now. To overcome the economic challenges and achieve another leap forward next year, the budget will be the most important pillar supporting the national economy," adding, "The party and government intend to maintain a sound fiscal policy, but will ensure sufficient welfare budgets to robustly protect small business owners, youth, and other essential groups."

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