Han Byung-do: “There Is No Discord Between the Ruling Party and the Government” ... Quelling Speculation of a Real Estate Rift

[Financial News] Han Byung-do, floor leader of the DPK, dismissed claims of discord between the ruling party and the government over recent real estate policy and other issues, saying on the 12th, “There is no discord between the ruling party and the government.”
At a policy coordination meeting held at the National Assembly that day, Han said, “Yesterday, the DPK leadership attended a dinner at the President’s invitation,” adding, “I can say this clearly: There is no discord between the ruling party and the government.” He continued, “The party and the government are working closely together for better livelihoods,” and explained, “The party called for bold and swift government measures to overcome polarization and boost consumption, and the President also expressed agreement, emphasizing that the ruling party and the government must move forward with one mind and one purpose.”
This is seen as the leadership stepping in directly to dispel speculation of a rift, amid controversy over policy discord between the ruling party and the government after differences within the party surfaced recently over issues including expanding the basic deduction for the comprehensive real estate holding tax.
Taking aim at the People Power Party, Han criticized it, saying, “As if boycotting standing committees and postponing budget subcommittee meetings weren’t enough, it is also working hard to drive a wedge between the ruling party and the government.” He added, “While the People Power Party is fixated on political strife, the DPK and the Lee Jae-myung administration will focus on people’s livelihoods. We will speed up work on national policy priorities and livelihood legislation, and take responsibility for passing next year’s budget bill by the statutory deadline.”

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