People Power Party: National Assembly Speaker must stop being ruling party's bodyguard before discussing constitutional reform

The ruling People Power Party has sharply criticized National Assembly Speaker Cho Jung-sik and the main opposition Democratic Party, accusing them of lacking the legitimacy to discuss constitutional amendments.

The criticism came after Cho, on the eve of the 78th Constitution Day, called for constitutional reform to fulfill the nation's future and the people's aspirations. He proposed a roadmap for amendments, aiming for a proposal by May 2028.

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Before discussing constitutional amendments, it is a priority to reflect on the current constitution and the spirit of parliamentary democracy that the Democratic Party is trampling on.

However, the People Power Party's senior spokesperson, Park Sung-hoon, argued that the Democratic Party, which holds a dominant majority in the 22nd National Assembly, has disregarded parliamentary traditions and the spirit of cooperation. He specifically pointed to the party's alleged monopolization of standing committee chairmanships and the use of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee as a tool to control the judiciary, which he claims has shaken the separation of powers.

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How can those who trample on the basic spirit of the constitution and the rule of law, and engage in legislative rampages daily, lead a constitutional amendment that will shape the nation's future?

"How can those who trample on the basic spirit of the constitution and the rule of law, and engage in legislative rampages daily, lead a constitutional amendment that will shape the nation's future?" Park questioned. He asserted that the Democratic Party's push for amendments is merely a strategic ambition to permanently secure their parliamentary power and reshape the power structure to their liking.

Park implored the Speaker to cease acting as a "bodyguard" for the majority party and instead focus on restoring parliamentary democracy. He stressed that constitutional amendments led by a party that allegedly disregards the law cannot gain legitimacy.

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The Speaker should stop acting as a bodyguard for the large ruling party that is driving the legislative branch into chaos.