Kim Byung-ki (left), Democratic Party Representative and Chairman of the National Emergency Response Committee, with Song Eon-seok. National Assembly Photo Reporter
The National Assembly is moving forward with personnel hearings for candidates in the Lee Jae-myung management.Reports on candidates for Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, Kim Jong-gwan, and Minister of Foreign affairs, Cho Hyun, are set for adoption.
the Planning and Finance Committee, Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee, and Small and Medium Venture Buisness Committee will hold plenary sessions on the 18th.Thes sessions will focus on adopting the personnel hearing progress reports for three candidates, including Lim Kwang-hyun.
The People Power Party initially planned to withhold adoption reports for candidates facing scrutiny. However, they reached an agreement with the ruling party on the matter.
A consensus was formed regarding the urgency of appointing a Minister of Industry and Diplomacy. This is particularly important for ongoing U.S. tariff negotiations. However, concerns remain about other candidates, including those for Minister of Women and Family and Minister of Education, Lee Jin-sook, due to allegations of impropriety and plagiarism.
Democratic Party leaders, including Kim Byung-ki and Song Eon-seok, will convene at the National Assembly to discuss the adoption of other ministerial hearing reports.The fifth day of hearings will feature candidates for Minister of Public Administration and Security, Yoon Ho-jung, and Minister of Health and Welfare, Chung Eun-kyung.
