'Han Byungdo Runs Unopposed for Floor Leader: "Success of the Lee Administration Is Our Path"'

"Ensuring No Vacancy in the National Assembly After the Local Elections"

Han Byungdo, former floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea and the sole candidate for the upcoming floor leader election, stated on April 28, "I will move forward with only the success of the Lee Jaemyung administration and the victory of the Democratic Party in mind."

On this day, Han wrote on his social networking service (SNS), "I have completed my registration as a candidate for the 3rd term floor leader of the Democratic Party. The sense of weight feels even heavier, and the sense of responsibility also comes twice as strong."

(Seoul=Yonhap News) Photo by Hwang Kwangmo - Han Byungdo, Floor Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is responding to questions from the press at a press conference on current issues held at the National Assembly on the 21st.

As only Han registered as a candidate for the floor leader of the Democratic Party the previous day, no competitive race was formed. Suh Youngkyo, a four-term lawmaker, and Park Jung and Baek Hyeran, both three-term lawmakers who were mentioned as potential candidates, all announced they would not run. As a result, the next floor leader vote will be held in a yes-or-no format.

An online vote by party members with voting rights will be held on the 4th and 5th of next month, followed by a vote by all sitting lawmakers on the 6th. If the candidate secures a majority by combining 80% of the lawmakers' votes and 20% of the party members' votes, they will be elected.

Han stressed, "The upcoming local elections are a major challenge," adding, "We must mobilize all available capabilities of the party and win with united strength."

He continued, "After the local elections, I will make thorough preparations in advance so that the National Assembly can begin work immediately without any vacancy."

He also stated, "After the parliamentary investigation into fabricated indictments, we will pursue a special prosecutor and complete prosecution reform through amendments to the Criminal Procedure Act related to supplementary investigations. In particular, by the end of this year, I will ensure all standing committees are fully operational to finalize the legislative agenda related to the Lee Jaemyung administration's policy tasks, thereby supporting stable governance."

He added, "As always, the party, government, and presidential office will evolve further as one team, and I will do my part to meet the expectations of the people."

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