Nat'l Assembly to begin interpellation sessions amid partisan tensions
The National Assembly was set to begin four days of interpellation sessions Wednesday, with the ruling and opposition parties expected to clash over President Lee Jae Myung's recent Cabinet reshuffle and other contentious issues. During Wednesday's session, the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) is expected to step up its criticism of Lee's pick of Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won and…
The National Assembly is set to commence a four-day period of interpellation sessions starting Wednesday, with the ruling and opposition parties anticipated to engage in a contentious debate. The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) is expected to intensify its criticism of President Lee Jae Myung's recent Cabinet reshuffle, particularly focusing on Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won and Gender Equality Minister nominee Yong Hye-in.
Kim is accused of illegal lobbying for a COVID-19 treatment in 2021, while Yong has faced scrutiny for retaining her National Assembly seat after being appointed to the Cabinet. The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) aims to emphasize the administration's progress in carrying out prosecution reforms, which include removing the prosecution's authority to conduct direct investigations.
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