Byungdo Han: "Party Congress Must Not Be About Defeating Each Other... We Must Come Together as One Team"

"Even in Fierce Competition, We Must Respect the Will of the People"

Han Byung-do, acting leader and floor leader of the Democratic Party, stated on the 25th, "The upcoming party convention to elect a new leadership responsible for the party's future must become a festival for the people where the dignity of competition and the value of unity coexist."

At the floor countermeasures meeting held at the National Assembly on this day, Acting Leader Han said, "Until a new party leader is elected by party members with your own hands at the 3rd National Party Members' Convention on August 17, I will do my utmost to fulfill my given duties without wavering."

Hyun-Do Han, the floor leader of the Democratic Party, is speaking at the policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly on June 25, 2026. Photo by Hyunmin Kim

Han emphasized, "The reason we compete is not to bring each other down, but to become stronger together," and added, "From Kim Dae-jung through Roh Moo-hyun and Moon Jae-in to President Lee Jae-myung, the Democratic Party was always at its strongest when we came together again after having been divided."

He continued, "Conversely, the moments we faltered were not because our opponents were strong, but because the walls among us grew higher," and stressed, "Even if we fight fiercely, we must always respect the public sentiment of the people and party members." He further added, "At the end of the competition, we must always come together as one team."

He also stated, "This party convention is not about who wins or loses; it is an occasion to prove that the Democratic Party is a responsible ruling party before the people." He added, "As acting party leader, I will ensure there are no gaps in preparation and will do my utmost to make everything perfect."

Regarding the composition of parliamentary committees for the second half of the year, Han stressed, "We must hold a plenary session within this week and complete the election of standing committee chairs." He called on the Speaker of the National Assembly, saying, "As the ruling party responsible for the livelihood of the people, the Democratic Party strongly requests that the Speaker exercise his authority in accordance with the National Assembly Act," and added, "We ask the Speaker to immediately assign members to all 18 standing committees in accordance with the law."

On the previous day, Acting Leader Han held an emergency press briefing and stated, "If the People Power Party does not submit the list of committee members by the 26th, the Democratic Party will take full responsibility and operate all 18 standing committees." The deadline set by the Speaker of the National Assembly for both parties to submit their lists is June 26.

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