Jeong Cheong-rae, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, said on the 24th in the National Assembly plenary session regarding the passage of the yellow envelope law (amendments to Articles 2 and 3 of the Trade Union Act), "This is not only a long-awaited goal for the labor community but also contains laws that are actually needed in the labor field, which have been passed. This is historically significant."
The yellow envelope law expands the scope of employers to include "those in a position to practically and concretely dominate or decide working conditions, even if they are not parties to labor contract conclusions," and establishes the obligations of primary contractors to negotiate with labor. It also includes provisions limiting corporations' claims for damages related to strikes.
On the same day at a meeting of lawmakers in the National Assembly, Jeong said, "The yellow envelope law was something we should have passed earlier, but due to the veto exercised by former President Yoon Suk-yeol, the hopes of the labor community have been delayed until today."
He continued, "We have entered the filibuster for the second commercial law amendment, and we are doing something historically significant with the yellow envelope law, the commercial law, and the broadcasting law." He added, "I pledge, starting with myself, to become a Democratic Party that is always with the people and meets their desires, thinking about the people's livelihoods. I ask everyone to work with a sense of mission."
Jeong also noted regarding judicial reform, "I think we could announce the news of the dismantling of the Prosecutor's Office before Chuseok," adding, "It is scheduled for processing on September 25, and I requested each special committee chairman to make efforts to achieve results in the areas of media and judicial reform as much as possible by then. It would be good to address what has been achieved, and consider what is lacking afterwards."
Regarding the final of the People Power Party leadership, Jeong stated, "It seems the party leadership will be comprised of those who shout or advocate 'Yoon (Yoon Suk-yeol) again.' The People Power Party has long since become 'the people's burden,' but I worry it may become 'the people's enemy.'"
He expressed, "I clearly remember the night of the 12-3 martial law rebellion. I cannot understand what it means to create the 'Yoon Suk-yeol party' again. We need to continue with the National Assembly in September with the understanding that we are the forces that protect the Constitution and democracy."
He added, "I occasionally watch the TV debate for the People Power Party's national convention. There is truly a lot of unbelievable content," reflecting on the situation.
Regarding President Lee Jae-myung's trips to Japan and the United States, Jeong stated, "It's a tight schedule of three nights and six days, but I ask for support so that President Lee can achieve results and adequately represent Korea on the international diplomatic stage."