Kim Tae-nyeon Runs for Assembly Speaker, Vows to Finish 123 Bills

Kim Tae-nyeon of the Democratic Party of Korea has entered the race for speaker in the latter half of the 22nd National Assembly, stressing completion of legislation tied to 123 national agenda items. The five-term lawmaker said he would become a “working National Assembly speaker” who turns reform tasks entrusted by the public into concrete results. His message puts the Assembly’s role and legislative performance at the center of the speaker race. Kim presented completion of reform tasks and passage of national agenda legislation as key goals. Legislative drive and results-focused management are expected to become major points in the contest. Source: mk.co.kr