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Parliamentary speaker calls on PPP to help pass martial law amendment

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik on Monday called on the main opposition People Power Party to vote for a constitutional amendment that would require the president to obtain parliamentary approval before declaring martial law.

2026-04-27

Assembly speaker urges rival parties to form special committee on constitutional revision

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik on Tuesday called on rival parties to form a special committee to ensure that a national referendum to revise the Constitution is held along with the upcoming local elections.

2026-03-10

National Assembly speaker hopes ex-President Yoon will repent in prison

National Assembly speaker Woo Won-shik said on Thursday that he hopes former President Yoon Suk Yeol will “repent and sincerely apologize to the people” after receiving a life sentence in the first trial of his insurrection ringleader case.

2026-02-19

Assembly speaker vows to reform 'outdated' Constitution with local election referendum

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik stressed that he would do his best to reform the "outdated" Constitution during the local elections, which he called a necessary measure to restore democracy and create a sustainable future for the nation.

2026-02-05

Assembly speaker requests support for Korean businesses in meeting with Vietnamese leader

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik has met with Vietnam's top leader in Hanoi and asked for the country's support for South Korean companies and the easing of tensions on the Korean Peninsula, according to officials Saturday.

2025-11-22

Rep. Park Jie-won says Kim Jong-un ignored his greeting at China’s Victory Day parade

Rep. Park Jie-won of the Democratic Party said he attempted to greet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at China’s Victory Day military parade earlier this week but was snubbed.

2025-09-06

National Assembly speaker asks China's Zhao to 'prudently' handle Yellow Sea issue

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik held a meeting with China's top legislator, Zhao Leji, in Beijing on Thursday, during which Woo asked Zhao to "prudently" handle issues related to the Yellow Sea, according to Woo's office.

2025-09-04

National Assembly speaker to depart for Beijing to attend military parade

ational Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik is set to depart for Beijing on Tuesday to attend a ceremony marking China's anniversary of victory over Japan in World War II, officials said.

2025-09-02

Nat'l Assembly speaker urges lawmakers to wear hanbok at parliamentary opening

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik on Saturday renewed his call for lawmakers to don hanbok, the country's traditional attire, during the opening ceremony of the regular parliamentary session on Sept. 1.

2025-08-30

National Assembly speaker to attend China's celebration of World War II victory

National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-Shik will attend China's World War II victory ceremony in September.

2025-08-22