Democratic Party could use control of key committees to obstruct Yoon’s economic reforms and foreign policy
The ruling People Power Party (PPP) decided to accept its leadership of seven standing parliamentary committees on Monday, as well as the opposition’s leadership of 11 committees, ending a monthlong boycott of National Assembly proceedings.
While this move resolves the immediate impasse over committee assignments, it will likely lead to prolonged political tension and legislative inefficiency in South Korea.
The ruling People Power Party (PPP) decided to accept its leadership of seven standing parliamentary committees on Monday, as well as the opposition’s leadership of 11 committees, ending a monthlong boycott of National Assembly proceedings.
While this move resolves the immediate impasse over committee assignments, it will likely lead to prolonged political tension and legislative inefficiency in South Korea.
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