Proceeding with the Party-Government-National Assembly Council... Urging Normalization of the National Assembly

A Proposal to Address Urgent Livelihood Issues Emerges

The government, the Presidential Office, and the People Power Party on the 16th expressed concerns over the deadlock in the National Assembly's organization during the high-level party-government-Presidential Office council meeting and demanded normalization. There was also talk of jointly addressing pressing livelihood issues by the government and the ruling party.

On the afternoon of the 2nd, participants are taking a commemorative photo at the 17th High-level Party and Policy Council held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul. From the left: Choi Sang-mok, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance; Sung Tae-yoon, Director of the Presidential Office Policy Office; Han Duck-soo, Prime Minister; Hwang Woo-yeo, Emergency Committee Chairman of the People Power Party; Chu Kyung-ho, Floor Leader; Jeong Jeom-sik, Chairman of the Policy Committee; and Sung Il-jong, Secretary General.
[Photo by Yonhap News]

Hwang Woo-yeo, the emergency committee chairman of the People Power Party, criticized at the party-government-Presidential Office council held at the Prime Minister's residence in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, saying, "The opposition party, which is the majority, is acting as if it occupies all seats in the National Assembly, and legislative unilateralism and dictatorship are visible."

He added, "Even though there are many national issues, when the majority party acts arbitrarily, there will be arguments about the uselessness of the National Assembly and much public criticism," and said, "We will do our best to persuade the opposition party and make reasonable alternatives."

Choo Kyung-ho, the floor leader of the People Power Party, pointed out at this meeting, "Currently, our government and ruling party are facing the largest opposition party in the history of the constitutional government that is most uncooperative with state affairs." He also said, "There is no time to lament or blame others for this political situation," and urged, "We must consult more closely between the party and government to take care of people's livelihoods and do what is necessary for the people," adding, "We have formed 16 party special committees to address urgent livelihood issues, and we ask the government to accelerate the development of related policies."

Jung Jin-suk, Chief of Staff to the President, said, "The National Assembly continues a strong confrontation, increasing public concern," and expressed hope that "the National Assembly will normalize as soon as possible and that the government and the National Assembly will work together to solve the pressing livelihood issues."