'투표지 부족사태' 국조요구서 보고…협상 본격화 / 연합뉴스TV (YonhapnewsTV)

[Anchor] Let's take a look at the situation at the National Assembly. A request for a parliamentary investigation into the ballot paper shortage incident was reported at the National Assembly plenary session. The ruling and opposition parties are expected to enter into full-scale detailed negotiations. We connect with our reporter at the National Assembly for more details. Reporter Jeong Ho-jin~ [Reporter] Yes, this is the National Assembly. This morning, a request for a parliamentary investigation to clarify the 'ballot paper shortage incident' was reported at the National Assembly plenary session. Previously, the ruling and opposition parties each submitted requests for a parliamentary investigation on the 8th. Now that the request has been reported, the parties plan to recommend members for the special committee and begin full-scale investigation activities following a resolution at the plenary session. However, the ruling and opposition parties are currently engaged in a war of nerves, showing differences in opinion regarding the scope of this parliamentary investigation and the composition of the special committee. During the morning Supreme Council meeting, People Power Party Floor Leader Jeong Jeom-sik argued, "A parliamentary investigation led by the People Power Party must be conducted, with the opposition party chairing the committee and the members composed of an equal number of ruling and opposition party members." In contrast, Democratic Party Floor Leader Han Byung-do stated, "Stop attempts to exploit a matter of national importance for political gain and with malice." A meeting between the floor leaders of the ruling and opposition parties is scheduled for this afternoon, presided over by the newly appointed National Assembly Speaker, Cho Jung-sik. Negotiations regarding the specific details of the parliamentary investigation are expected to take place at this meeting. Discussions regarding the composition of the Assembly for the second half of the term are also expected to take place. As People Power Party Floor Leader Jeong Jeom-sik emphasizes the position that the opposition party must hold the chairmanship of the Judiciary Committee, arguing that this reflects public sentiment from the local elections, difficulties are expected to be inevitable. [Anchor] Let's look at the situation between the ruling and opposition parties. I hear that the war of nerves is intensifying within the Democratic Party ahead of its national convention? [Reporter] That is correct. First, Representative Chung Cheong-rae attended the general meeting of lawmakers today and emphasized the concept of a "one team," stating, "In history, unity has led to victory, while division has led to defeat," and adding, "We must stick together tightly around President Lee Jae-myung." Let's listen to him directly. [Chung Cheong-rae / Representative of the Democratic Party of Korea] "In the face of the grand premise of the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration and the re-election of the ruling party, and in the face of this historical task, our priority is unity first, unity second, and unity third..." These remarks are interpreted as an attempt to resolve the ongoing internal tensions within the Democratic Party ahead of the national convention. Yesterday, at the first Supreme Council meeting held after returning from the June 3 local elections, Representative Chung remarked, "The people are eternal, but the administration is short." Controversy is mounting because this statement is a reiteration of remarks Representative Chung made in the past during the impeachment of former President Park Geun-hye and the removal of former President Yoon Suk-yeol. Kim Yong, former Vice President of the Institute for Democracy and a close aide to President Lee Jae-myung, criticized the remark on a radio program today, calling it a "remarkable slip of the tongue" and stating, "It is preposterous to claim that the administration will be short while maintaining the position of Democratic Party leader." Rep. Mo Kyung-jong, classified as a pro-Lee faction member, also pointed out on social media, "We need to reflect on whether we are making things difficult for the Lee Jae-myung administration with unnecessary words and actions." It is reported that during the general meeting of lawmakers held just before the plenary session, opinions were raised that Party Leader Chung Cheong-rae should resign early to ensure fair management of the national convention. However, amidst the continuing controversy, there are also ongoing attempts to mend the conflict. Rep. Song Young-gil urged restraint from escalating the conflict on social media this morning, stating, "There is no need to poke the eyes of those looking in the same direction." Rep. Kim Young-jin also drew a line on the radio, saying, "It is not something to overinterpret." [Anchor] Reporter Jung, I understand the People Power Party leadership publicly clashed...