The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) has rejected the ruling People Power Party's (PPP) proposal for alternating chairmanships of key parliamentary committees during the first half of the 22nd National Assembly. 

DP floor leader Park Chan-dae stated on Wednesday that the electorate's mandate from the April general elections was for the opposition to normalize state affairs through effective parliamentary management. He added that to fulfill this mandate, the DP must hold the chairmanships of both the legislation and judiciary committee and the house steering committee.

Park criticized the PPP for what he called a deceptive approach after initially seeking a proposal from them. 

He then called on the government and the ruling camp to refrain from vetoing bills that had passed in accordance with the National Assembly Law and immediately promulgate them, while actively cooperating with the opposition in assembly operations. 

Park said that if President Yoon Suk Yeol and the PPP demonstrate change and prove that they can be trusted, the DP could consider the PPP’s proposal for alternating committee chairmanships more positively.