Ruling and Opposition Parties Adopt Plan for Han Seongsuk's Personnel Hearing... To Be Held Over Two Days on June 25-26

On June 18, the National Assembly held the first meeting of the Special Committee on Personnel Hearing regarding the appointment consent of Han Seongsuk, the nominee for Prime Minister, and adopted the plan for the personnel hearing. The ruling and opposition parties plan to hold the personnel hearing for the nominee over two days, on June 25 and 26.

During the plenary session of the Special Committee on Personnel Hearing held that day, three-term lawmaker Paek Hyeryun of the Democratic Party of Korea was appointed as the chairwoman. Kim Hankyu of the Democratic Party and Kang Seungkyu of the People Power Party were each selected as secretaries representing their respective parties.

(Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Paek Jaeman = On the 18th, during the plenary meeting of the Special Committee on Personnel Hearing regarding the appointment consent of Han Seongsuk, the nominee for Prime Minister, held at the National Assembly, Chairwoman Paek Hyeryun is presiding over the meeting. 2026.6.18 scoop@yna.co.kr (End)

The Special Committee on Personnel Hearing is scheduled to hold a meeting on June 29 to adopt a report on the outcome of the review.

On this day, the ruling and opposition parties clashed over the selection of witnesses and references. Assemblyman Kang stated, "The People Power Party requested a total of 11 witnesses and references," adding, "The core of the personnel hearing is to examine the nominee's associates and the facts, so it is very regrettable that this is not being fully addressed."

The People Power Party requested Han Seongsuk's younger sister and brother as witnesses in connection with allegations of the improper transfer of a house in Samcheong-dong. In addition, in relation to the allegations of bribery involving Seongnam FC, the party requested testimony from Kim Sangheon, the former CEO of Naver at the time. Regarding the corporate merger issue between Naver and Dunamu, the party reportedly requested Song Chi-hyung, chairman of Dunamu, as a witness or reference.

However, Secretary Kim of the ruling party countered, "The People Power Party's demands appear to be an attempt to turn the confirmation hearing into a venue for personal attacks or political smears," and added, "The allegations regarding the real estate gift were thoroughly addressed at the confirmation hearing for the Minister of SMEs and Startups in July last year, which was less than a year ago." He further argued, "Forcing family members to testify amounts to a personal attack and insult against the nominee's family."

Additionally, Secretary Kim stated, "The allegations of workplace bullying at Naver and Seongnam FC were also thoroughly examined during the confirmation hearing for the Minister of SMEs and Startups, and the nominee provided a sincere explanation at that time."

The Special Committee on Personnel Hearing consists of a total of 13 members: 7 from the Democratic Party, 5 from the People Power Party, and 1 from a non-negotiating group. From the Democratic Party, assembly members Lee Soyoung, Kim Donga, Park Kyuntaek, Park Seonwon, and Paek Seungah are participating as committee members. The People Power Party is represented by Kim Heejeong, Kang Seungkyu, Kim Seongyo, Cho Junghoon, and Yoo Youngha. The non-negotiating group is represented by independent lawmaker Choi Hyukjin.

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