Democratic Party Urges People Power Party to Attend Constitutional Amendment Vote... Considering Revote on the 8th

With Lawmaker Resignations, Total Seats Drop to 286; Quorum Now 191
Provisional Session Begins on June 6; Plenary Vote on Constitutional Amendment Planned for May 7

The Democratic Party of Korea announced that if the constitutional amendment bill fails to pass at the plenary session of the National Assembly on May 7, it could convene another plenary session on May 8. The party also called on the People Power Party to attend the vote.

Kim Hyunjung, Floor Spokesperson of the Democratic Party, met with reporters after the Policy Coordination Meeting on April 30 and stated, "The provisional session will begin on June 6 next month," adding, "We plan to hold a plenary session on May 7 to handle the constitutional amendment bill and other livelihood-related legislation."

Junho Chun, Acting Floor Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is speaking at the policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly on April 30, 2026. Photo by Hyunmin Kim

Spokesperson Kim explained, "The quorum for the constitutional amendment has decreased to 286 due to the resignation of several lawmakers," and added, "A decision can be made with the approval of at least two-thirds, or 191 or more lawmakers." Following the June 3 local elections, the quorum for the constitutional amendment changed as eight lawmakers from the Democratic Party and one from the People Power Party resigned from their seats.

She continued, "Regarding the constitutional amendment, the People Power Party has adopted an official party stance to oppose it and is expected to boycott the plenary session. However, opposing a constitutional amendment that has been long discussed, widely desired by the public, and lacks any reason for opposition is an act of betraying public sentiment. Therefore, we urge them to change their position and attend the session."

Assemblywoman Kim also stated, "If the People Power Party boycotts the constitutional amendment vote as a party policy, the vote will not be established. If the party does not attend, there is a possibility that another plenary session may be held on May 8."

Kang Junhyun, Chief Spokesperson of the Democratic Party, also said, "The claim by the People Power Party that a national referendum held concurrently with local elections would overshadow local election issues is not convincing at all," and urged, "We strongly call on the People Power Party not to go against this task of historic and national importance—constitutional amendment."

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