Nat'l Assembly speaker vows push for constitutional revision, rules out Lee seeking 2nd term

National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik has pledged to push for a constitutional amendment, dismissing claims that the change would enable President Lee Jae Myung to run for a second term. Cho's statements followed opposition lawmakers' queries about the possibility of Lee serving beyond his current term, after he stated in July that the eligibility of an incumbent president to seek another term would be determined by the people, as per Article 128 of the Constitution.

During a discussion hosted by the Kwanhun Club, a senior journalists association, Cho emphasized that the subject should not be used for political conflicts. He affirmed that the National Assembly should take the lead in implementing constitutional reform, adding that he plans to establish an advisory committee under his office to outline the direction and key priorities for the revision. Cho also expressed his commitment to further advancing Korea's national interest.