Han Byung-do: Considering reclaiming economic committee chairmanships from People Power Party

Han Byung-do, the floor leader of South Korea's Democratic Party, has warned of retaliatory action against the People Power Party (PPP) regarding the allocation of parliamentary committee chairmanships. Han stated that if the PPP's current behavior continues, the Democratic Party will consider reclaiming major economic committee chair positions currently held by the PPP.

Han strongly criticized the PPP's decision to file election appeals in six districts and their promotion of conspiracy theories surrounding the recent elections. He demanded an immediate retraction of these appeals and theories, calling the PPP's actions "absurd." Han specifically targeted PPP leader Jang Dong-hyuk for repeatedly promoting conspiracy theories, likening it to an "Indian rain dance." He also condemned the alleged chaos and violence at a recent event, including insults directed at police officers and assaults on reporters, and expressed concern over the emergence of theories about Chinese interference.

Furthermore, Han addressed the ongoing dispute over the National Assembly's committee assignments, asserting the Democratic Party's intention to hold onto the judiciary committee chairmanship. He argued that a responsible ruling party should lead this committee to ensure stability for the people's livelihood. Han accused the PPP of turning parliamentary committees into tools for political conflict and obstructing parliamentary proceedings for the past year. He concluded by questioning whether the PPP seeks to restore the people's right to participate or to sow chaos in South Korea.