The Ruling and Opposition Parties Propose "Formation of a Consultative Body to Promote Livelihood Bills"

"Policy Committee Chair and Floor Leader Chief-Centered 2+2 Consultative Body"

The People Power Party proposed to the Democratic Party of Korea the formation of a 2+2 consultative body to promote livelihood bills before the conclusion of the regular National Assembly session.

On the 28th, Floor Leader Yoon Jae-ok stated at the party meeting held at the National Assembly, "The regular session and budget session are entering their final stages, but discussions between the two parties on bills that need to be promoted for livelihood and economic recovery are being neglected. I would like to make a proposal to the Democratic Party," he said.

Yoon Jae-ok, floor leader of the People Power Party, is speaking at the floor countermeasure meeting held at the National Assembly on the 28th. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

The proposal is to form a 2+2 consultative body centered on the policy chiefs and chief deputy floor leaders of both parties to discuss livelihood bills that must be passed before the end of the regular session. Floor Leader Yoon mentioned the Corporate Restructuring Promotion Act (which expired last month), the Distribution Industry Development Act, the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, the Special Act on First-Phase New Towns, the High-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Act, and the Space Aviation Agency Act.

He said, "These bills are actually almost within reach, and the issues for settlement are being organized, so I hope the two parties can consult with a sense of urgency to resolve difficult livelihood issues and that the National Assembly can play at least some role." He added, "I ask the Democratic Party to actively participate together."

He also pointed out the reality that livelihood bills, which the National Assembly should handle, are being neglected amid conflicts between the two parties over the impeachment motion and the budget bill. After the meeting, Floor Leader Yoon told reporters, "In fact, with the budget, impeachment, state audits, and special investigations, the National Assembly is likely to become chaotic." He explained, "If that happens, there is a risk that bills actually needed by the people will be discarded over time, so from the perspective that our National Assembly must soberly focus on what needs to be done, I am making this urgent request to the Democratic Party."

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