여의도 25시 — July 28, 2026
On July 27, the Legislation and Judiciary Committee began reviewing the NEC Special Counsel Act and the Criminal Procedure Act amendment, with the Democratic Party aiming for a plenary session vote on July 30. Rival parties are clashing over President Lee Jae-myung’s U.S. tour, electronic voting, and the abolition of the prosecution's supplementary investigation powers, while the National Policy Committee held a plenary meeting on July 28 to discuss the current political landscape.
Yeouido 25 Hours — July 28, 2026
Today's Political Headlines
Judiciary Committee reviews NEC Special Counsel Act; plenary vote eyed for July 30
- What happened?: The National Assembly Legislation and Judiciary Committee began reviewing the National Election Commission (NEC) Special Counsel Act on July 27. This bill will be reviewed alongside proposals previously referred to the subcommittee by Democratic Party Rep. Kim Yong-min, Rebuilding Korea Party Rep. Park Eun-jung, and Rebuilding Korea Party Rep. Cha Gyu-geun. The Democratic Party aims to pass both the NEC Special Counsel Act and the Criminal Procedure Act amendment at the plenary session on July 30.
- Why it matters: Introducing a special counsel to investigate alleged election system manipulation is a key point of contention. Passing it alongside the criminal procedure reform could reshape prosecutorial power and shift the political landscape.
National Policy Committee holds plenary session on July 28; parties clash
- What happened?: The National Policy Committee held a plenary session at 10:00 AM on July 28 in Room 604 of the main building. Chaired by Yoo Dong-soo, the meeting was attended by ruling party secretary Rep. Park Sang-hyuk (Democratic Party) and opposition secretary Rep. Seo Il-jun (People Power Party).
- Why it matters: The committee handles sensitive political issues including elections, parties, defense, and diplomacy, serving as a focal point for current party rivalries.
National Assembly Trends
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NEC Special Counsel Review: The Legislation and Judiciary Committee started reviews on July 27; will be merged with the Criminal Procedure Act amendment. The Democratic Party is targeting a July 30 floor vote.
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National Assembly Speaker's Press Conference: The Speaker will hold a press conference at 10:00 AM on July 28 at Sarangjae to address current issues.
Rival Party Skirmishes
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Evaluation of President Lee's U.S. Tour: Ruling Party (Democratic Party) — "The tour to the U.S. and three South American nations was a diplomatic success; opposition criticism is hypocrisy." / Opposition (People Power Party) — Expressed concerns over a domestic governance vacuum during the President's overseas trip.
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Electronic Voting and Prosecution Reform: Opposition (People Power Party) — Opposes electronic voting amidst system manipulation allegations, calling it "like leaving a fish with a cat." / Ruling Party (Democratic Party) — Pushing for reforms to protect voting rights and curb prosecutorial power.
- Prosecution Reform Issue: People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyuk strongly pushed back on July 26 against the Democratic Party's push to abolish the prosecution's supplementary investigation authority, expanding the frontline of the conflict.
Diplomacy and Security
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ROK-U.S.-Japan Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu met in Manila, Philippines, on July 22. They reaffirmed denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and discussed defense cooperation, maritime security, and peace in the Indo-Pacific.
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Resumption of ROK-U.S. Security Talks: A senior Foreign Ministry official stated on July 23 that while follow-up security talks between the ROK and the U.S. are slightly delayed, there is no cause for concern, and both countries have agreed to resume negotiations as soon as possible.
Schedule to Watch
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July 30 (Wed): National Assembly plenary session — Democratic Party to push for the NEC Special Counsel Act and Criminal Procedure Act amendment.
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July 28 (Tue) Current: National Policy Committee Plenary (10:00), Subcommittee on National Assembly Operations Improvement (10:00), Speaker's Press Conference (10:00).
Reporter's Perspective
The National Assembly is currently seeing an intensification of legislative battles centered on the NEC Special Counsel Act and the Criminal Procedure Act. The Democratic Party's push for a July 30 vote shows a strong determination to proceed. While the People Power Party’s boycott of standing committees has eased somewhat following the election of committee chairs last week, further conflict is expected. Meanwhile, the aggressive back-and-forth regarding President Lee Jae-myung’s U.S. tour, electronic voting, and prosecutorial reform is making the political climate increasingly complex.
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