 The Democratic Party of Korea is planning to reintroduce the ‘Chae Sang-byeok Special Prosecutor Law,’ which was nullified by President Yoon Suk-yeol’s exercise of his right to demand reconsideration (veto). The photo shows Yoon Jong-gun, the Democratic Party’s chief spokesperson, speaking at an intra-party strategy meeting held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul on May 7. /Photo by News1 |
The Democratic Party of Korea announced its intention to reintroduce the ‘Chae Sang-byeok Special Prosecutor Law,’ which was nullified by President Yoon Suk-yeol’s exercise of his right to demand reconsideration (veto), stating that “the Special Prosecutor Law has completed its internal review and will be reintroduced soon.”
According to Yoon Jong-gun, the Democratic Party’s chief spokesperson, during a party strategy meeting at the National Assembly headquarters on the 6th, he met with reporters and said, “Following an agreement made by Hahn Dong-hoon, the leader of the People Power Party, we expect discussions to begin on the Special Prosecutor Law in any form.”
He further added, “Kim Geon-hee’s Special Prosecutor Law has also been submitted to the Legislation and Judiciary Committee’s subcommittee for discussion, so it is likely to be discussed in earnest.”
Yoon criticized President Yoon, saying, “Ultimately, the problem seems to lie with President Yoon,” and expressed his disappointment that important legislation related to people’s livelihoods was consistently thwarted by the president’s veto power.
He noted, “As we approach the main session of the National Assembly in September, both ruling and opposition parties are restructuring their positions and preparing for a crucial moment. With the newly launched leadership of both parties, I believe it is time to deeply consider at least some tangible results in the realm of people’s livelihoods to present to the public.”