[태그:] constitutional amendment
-
Kim Dong-yeon Expresses Regret Over Democratic Party’s Primary Rules, Vows to Relinquish Vested Rights If Elected President 🗳️
Kim Dong-yeon, the Governor of Gyeonggi Province, expressed his regret over the Democratic Party’s primary rules in his first meeting with reporters since declaring his candidacy for the 21st presidential election. He also outlined his ambitions to focus on economic recovery and political reform if elected president, urging former Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung to…
-
Kim Boo-kyum, Former Prime Minister, Declares He Will Not Participate in the Upcoming Presidential Election, Citing Need for a ‘Bigger Democratic Party’ and Constitutional Amendment
Kim Boo-kyum, former Prime Minister of South Korea, announced on May 9th that he will not be participating in the Democratic Party’s presidential primary. He stated that the upcoming election should serve as a turning point for a ‘bigger Democratic Party’ and institutional reforms such as constitutional amendments 🗳️. Key Points of Kim Boo-kyum’s Statement…
-
Speaker Woo Urges Constitutional Amendment Alongside Presidential Election Despite Opposition
Speaker of the National Assembly, Woo Won-shik, has reiterated his proposal to pursue a constitutional amendment (개헌, gaeheon) alongside the upcoming presidential election, despite dissenting views from within the Democratic Party. The main points of Speaker Woo’s statement and the related context are as follows: Woo’s Stance: Despite Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung prioritizing “ending…
-
South Korean National Assembly Speaker Urges Constitutional Amendment Amidst Political Debate
Overview of the Constitutional Amendment Debate The central theme revolves around South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker, Woo Won-shik, advocating for a constitutional amendment to coincide with the upcoming presidential election. This proposal has sparked debate among political leaders, particularly concerning its timing and necessity amidst other pressing issues. Speaker Woo’s Stance Speaker Woo Won-shik has…
-
Lee Jae-myung Opposes Constitutional Amendment Amid Political Discord
The proposal to hold a referendum on constitutional amendments alongside the upcoming presidential election faces significant hurdles. Woo Won-shik, the Speaker of the National Assembly, suggested this simultaneous vote on April 6, which initially received support from the People Power Party (PPP) on April 7. However, Lee Jae-myung, a leading presidential contender from the Democratic…
-
Urgent Call for Constitutional Amendment: Speaker Woo Won-shik Proposes Concurrent Referendum with Presidential Election
Topic: Proposal for Swift Constitutional Amendment Speaker Woo Won-shik addresses the nation, emphasizing the urgent need for constitutional reform. He points out the broad public consensus for amendment following periods of political turmoil and recognizes the limitations of the outdated constitution in hindering societal progress. The proposed amendment aims to address political reform, enhance democracy,…
-
Urgent Call for Constitutional Amendment: Building a New Era of Democracy
Fellow citizens, this is Woo Won-shik, Speaker of the National Assembly. Today, I propose that we swiftly pursue a constitutional amendment. The national consensus on the urgency of constitutional reform is stronger than ever, especially after the unconstitutional and illegal state of emergency and impeachment crisis. While the national turmoil caused by the Constitutional Court’s…
