Ruling and Opposition Parties to Hold 2+2 Meeting on Daejang-dong Investigation Today...Tough Negotiations Expected

Stalemate Over Scope and Method of Parliamentary Investigation
"Negotiations Unlikely to Be Easy"

The floor leadership of both the ruling and opposition parties is set to enter last-minute negotiations on November 25 regarding the push for a parliamentary investigation into the circumstances surrounding the abandonment of the Daejang-dong appeal. However, the two sides remain at odds over the scope and method of the investigation, signaling a difficult negotiation ahead.

On this day, Choi Sujin, Chief Spokesperson for the People Power Party, met with reporters following the party's floor strategy meeting and commented on the possibility of a 2+2 meeting between the floor leaders and deputy floor leaders of both parties, saying, "We received a response suggesting we meet today, but the time has not yet been set."

Kim Byung-ki, Floor Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is speaking at the party strategy meeting held at the National Assembly on November 25, 2025. Photo by Kim Hyun-min

The ruling and opposition parties have continued behind-the-scenes negotiations at the leadership level regarding the nature and implementation of the parliamentary investigation into the abandonment of the Daejang-dong appeal, but have consistently failed to find common ground. The Democratic Party of Korea is calling for a parliamentary investigation led by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee, where it holds a majority. In contrast, the People Power Party is demanding the formation of a separate special committee composed of an equal number of members from both parties. Regarding the subject of the investigation, the Democratic Party is focusing on the prosecution's opposition to abandoning the appeal and the entire indictment process surrounding the Daejang-dong case, while the People Power Party is concentrating on allegations of external pressure to drop the appeal.

As a result, even if the 2+2 meeting between the two parties takes place, negotiations are not expected to be easy. Moon Jinseok, Deputy Floor Leader for the Democratic Party, stated after the floor strategy meeting, "There was discussion about whether a parliamentary investigation is necessary, given that the People Power Party has already filed complaints against the Minister and Vice Minister of Justice," adding, "Negotiations will not be easy." However, regarding the possibility of unilateral action, he drew a line, saying, "I don't think that will be easy either."

Song Eon-seok, Floor Leader of the People Power Party, is speaking at the party's policy meeting held at the National Assembly on November 25, 2025. Photo by Kim Hyunmin

Chief Spokesperson Choi also stated, "We are insisting on a strong special parliamentary investigation committee, but the Democratic Party keeps making various excuses, and negotiations are making no progress at all."

Bills scheduled to be introduced at the plenary session on November 27 are also expected to be discussed. The Democratic Party has announced plans to process livelihood-related bills such as the K-Steel Act, but the People Power Party is negative about simultaneously voting on the arrest motion for former floor leader Chu Kyungho and handling livelihood bills. In response, they are also considering the option of a full-scale filibuster (unlimited debate). Song Eonseok, Floor Leader of the People Power Party, stated at the previous day's general meeting, "Given the various circumstances, there may be situations where extraordinary measures must be considered," and emphasized, "The future schedule of the National Assembly will depend entirely on what stance the Democratic Party takes."

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