[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Joo Ho-young, floor leader of the United Future Party, met with National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seok on the 25th and stated, "I requested him to play an active role in ensuring a smooth organization of the National Assembly."
After visiting the Speaker's office that afternoon, Floor Leader Joo told reporters, "The Speaker asked both ruling and opposition parties to engage in more sincere discussions and efforts for a smooth organization of the National Assembly, and expressed his hope that the third supplementary budget would be passed within this extraordinary session."
Han Min-soo, chief public relations officer of the National Assembly, said, "Floor Leader Joo has said everything, so there is nothing more to add." When asked whether the plenary session would not be held if there is no agreement between the ruling and opposition parties, Chief Han replied, "I have nothing more to say."
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