Floor leader Han Byung-do of the Democratic Party of Korea said on the 19th that, regarding President Lee Jae-myung's request to the National Assembly to begin procedures to appoint a special inspector, the party "will promptly follow the recommendation procedures in accordance with the law."
Han said on Facebook the same day that the president's request was "the result reflecting the president's longstanding philosophy that state affairs should be conducted transparently," and stated accordingly.
He then criticized the People Power Party, which argued to "accept the opposition's recommended candidate," saying, "When it came to Yoon Suk-yeol, they hesitated to even mention appointing a special inspector, but once in the opposition they pounced without delay," adding, "Please at least keep a sense of shame and conscience. This is not the time for blame games."
At the same time, he added, "Stop the senseless words and actions that distort the president's good intentions and use them for political strife," and "The National Assembly should do the National Assembly's work. I propose that we calmly consult on recommending a special inspector."