Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Politicians debate constitutional reform as martial law debacle spotlights dangers of 'imperial presidency'

Following Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law, calls for constitutional reform in Korea have intensified. Parliamentary Speaker Woo proposed a referendum with the presidential election, but bipartisan support remains uncertain amid political divisions.

2025-04-11

Constitutional Court dismisses PPP's adjudication request against Assembly Speaker Woo

The Constitutional Court on Thursday dismissed an adjudication request filed by conservative People Power Party (PPP) lawmakers against National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik.

2025-04-10

Assembly speaker backtracks on constitutional amendment referendum proposal

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik on Wednesday withdrew his earlier proposal to hold a national referendum on constitutional amendments concurrently with the June 3 presidential election.

2025-04-09

Assembly Speaker Woo calls for national referendum on amending Constitution

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik on Sunday proposed holding a national referendum on amending the Constitution alongside the upcoming presidential election.

2025-04-06

Assembly speaker urges acting president to immediately appoint last nominee for Constitutional Court

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik issued a forceful statement on Wednesday calling on acting President Choi Sang-mok to immediately appoint the legislature's last nominee for the Constitutional Court.

2025-03-12

Constitutional Court rules against acting President Choi over refusal to appoint ninth justice

The Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday that acting President Choi Sang-mok violated the National Assembly’s right to fill three seats on the court’s nine-member bench by refusing to approve a candidate nominated by the legislature.

2025-02-27

National Assembly speaker meets acting U.S. envoy to discuss China, bilateral ties, Trump

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik met with Joseph Yun, the acting U.S. Ambassador to Korea, on Tuesday to discuss the outcomes of his recent visit to China and ways to strengthen Seoul-Washington cooperation.

2025-02-18

Legal teams of parliament, acting president clash over competency in critical justice appointment case

Attorneys for the National Assembly and acting President Choi Sang-mok clashed Monday over the legality of a competence dispute challenging the constitutionality of Choi's decision to withhold appointing the ninth Constitutional Court justice.

2025-02-10

Xi Jinping 'considering' attending Gyeongju APEC summit

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Harbin, discussing diplomatic and economic issues. This is Xi's first meeting with a Korean National Assembly speaker in 11 years.

2025-02-07

National Assembly speaker departs for five-day trip to China

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-sik embarked on a five-day trip to China on Wednesday to meet with Chinese officials and attend the opening ceremony of the Asian Winter Games in Harbin, his office said.

2025-02-05