Kim Min-seok: "Let's Mix National Assembly Seats Alphabetically"

Representative Kim Min-seok proposed a method of arranging National Assembly plenary session seats alphabetically, rather than by party. The host conveyed Representative Kim Min-seok's proposal, stating, "Let's arrange the plenary session seats alphabetically, instead of by party. How about mixing parties and arranging the seats?"

This is interpreted as an initiative to foster more personal communication between ruling and opposition lawmakers by having them sit mixed together in the plenary session, even if they intensely debate policies in standing committees. Applause erupted from the People Power Party's seats in response to this proposal.

Analysis suggests that Representative Kim Min-seok's proposal to change plenary session seat arrangements could politically divide the advantages and disadvantages for both parties. The host commented, "If that is accepted, it would be an achievement for Chairman Kim Min-seok," indicating that if the proposal were adopted, Representative Kim Min-seok's political standing would be strengthened.

Conversely, if the People Power Party were to reject the proposal, there is a possibility that it could form an image as a 'narrow-minded party.' The host added, "If they don't accept it, in fact, Jang Dong-hyuk's People Power Party would become a narrow-minded party."

Representative Kim Min-seok expressed his commitment to National Assembly unity by proposing that instead of grand political reforms, they should start by mixing seats in the plenary session. He directly stated, "Forget grand political reforms, let's modestly start by mixing seats in the plenary session. How about sitting alphabetically, instead of by party?"

He mentioned that Nordic parliaments and local councils in Korea also arrange seats in this manner, arguing that the National Assembly could certainly adopt it. Representative Kim Min-seok proposed creating a parliamentary atmosphere where members can sit anywhere regardless of leadership positions, support each other, and communicate personally.

The Democratic Party continues to maintain its centrist-conservative integration stance despite its current decline in approval ratings. The host commented, "Representative Kim Min-seok has also consistently maintained a centrist-conservative integration stance," emphasizing this strategy.

This strategy is interpreted as an effort to secure an overwhelming majority of seats and expand its appeal. The host added that Kim Eo-jun is likely feeling considerable concern and political anxiety during this process.

It was announced that Representative Song Young-gil would appear on a broadcast the following day to state his position on recent political issues. The host announced Representative Song Young-gil's appearance, saying, "Tomorrow, Representative Song Young-gil, who completely emerged as a new political star in this party convention, will appear."

In particular, there is great interest in what answers and responses Representative Song Young-gil, who emerged as a new political star through this party convention, will give to Han Dong-hoon's attacks. The host predicted, "I think he will probably talk about Han Dong-hoon's attack on him today."