Democratic Party Considers Adopting PM Candidate's Hearing Report Without People Power Party

The Democratic Party is considering adopting the hearing report for Prime Minister candidate Han Duck-soo, even without the cooperation of the People Power Party. The party stated that if the People Power Party continues its boycott, they will proceed with adopting the report under the leadership of the Democratic Party and other non-affiliated parties, as permitted by the National Assembly Act.

Kim Han-kyu, a Democratic Party lawmaker and the ruling party's coordinator for the Special Committee on Prime Minister Appointment Hearings, expressed this stance on Facebook. He noted that the deadline for adopting the report was the previous day (March 29). Kim explained that the report is intended to assist fellow lawmakers in making their decisions and can include opinions on suitability or unsuitability.

Kim emphasized the importance of setting a precedent for adhering to the National Assembly Act, especially after recent instances where hearing reports could not be adopted. He urged the People Power Party to join the committee meeting today for the report's adoption and the subsequent confirmation vote in the plenary session. This would allow Han Duck-soo to begin his duties swiftly.

The People Power Party has cited Han Duck-soo's multiple property ownership and alleged illegal construction as reasons for deeming him an "unsuitable candidate." They did not attend the hearing committee meeting on the deadline day.