South Korea's acting leader, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, announced his intention to veto several bills put forward by the main opposition party. These bills aim to bolster financial assistance programs for the agriculture and fisheries sectors, with the most debated being the Grain Management Act, which would mandate government purchase of surplus rice. Han argues the act would impose heavy financial strain on the government and potentially worsen rice prices. He also plans to veto the National Assembly Testimony Appraisal Act, which grants lawmakers greater authority to compel individuals to attend hearings and provide documents, citing concerns about its impact on trade secrets and personal information.
South Korea 's Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, who became the country's acting leader after parliament’s impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, speaks during a meeting at the government complex in Seoul, South Korea , Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea ’s acting leader said Thursday he would veto a spate of contentious bills sponsored by the main opposition party, deepeningpresidential powers over his short-lived Dec. 3 martial law .
Another controversial bill is the National Assembly Testimony Appraisal Act, which would give lawmakers more power to request people to attend parliament hearings and submit documents. Under the proposed legislation, individuals could no longer decline such requests by citing the protection of trade secrets or personal information.
Democratic lawmaker and spokesperson Noh Jongmyun quickly criticized Han, warning him “not to cross a line,” adding, “We’ll immediately drag him down if he’s found to have collaborated with the rebellion.”
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