Han Byung-do: Judiciary Committee Chair Not Subject to Negotiation

Han Byung-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced on the 12th that the Legislation and Judiciary Committee would not be a subject of negotiation regarding the distribution of standing committee chairs for the second half of the 22nd National Assembly. The Democratic Party maintained its stance that as the majority party, the chairmanship of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee belongs to them.

The People Power Party reportedly argues that they should take the Legislation and Judiciary Committee this time, citing the precedent where they yielded the chair to the Democratic Party in the 21st National Assembly.

The Legislation and Judiciary Committee is a crucial position for both ruling and opposition parties, as it can exert influence over state affairs, including legislative reviews and confirmation hearings. If the composition of the committee is not smoothly resolved, it could disrupt the overall legislative agenda of the National Assembly.