Acting President Han Duk-soo Presides Over Emergency Cabinet Meeting
“Heavy Heart Amidst the Need for Cooperation”,
Acting President Han Duk-soo speaks at an emergency cabinet meeting held at the Seoul Government Complex in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 19th. Presidential Office Photo Journalists,
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, ‘The government recommended Acting President Han Duk-soo to exercise his right to request reconsideration (veto) on six bills, including the Grain Management Act, on the 19th. Han is expected to exercise the veto by approving the reconsideration bill.’,
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, ‘At the emergency cabinet meeting chaired by Han at the Seoul Government Complex, the government passed a bill requesting reconsideration of six bills. The targeted bills include the National Assembly Act and the National Assembly Testimony and Appraisal Act, along with four agricultural laws (Grain Management Act, Act on the Distribution and Price Stabilization of Agricultural and Fishery Products, Agricultural and Fishery Disaster Countermeasure Act, and Agricultural and Fishery Disaster Insurance Act), which passed the National Assembly led by the opposition party on the 28th of last month.’,
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, ‘In his opening remarks at the cabinet meeting, Acting President Han stated, “In a situation where cooperation between the government and both ruling and opposition parties is critical, I feel very heavy-hearted to request a reconsideration of the six bills to the National Assembly,” adding, “However, the government cannot help but make a responsible decision prioritizing the spirit of the Constitution and the future of the country.”’,
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, ‘Han further mentioned, “Regardless of the ruling party or the opposition, the thought for the future of South Korea and concern for the people should be united.” He continued, “While there may be differences in opinions due to different positions or circumstances, I believe it is essential for the National Assembly and the government to work together, through dialogue and compromise, to overcome these differences and find solutions that benefit everyone.”\n’]