Ruling party, minor opposition parties agree to strengthen proportional representation
- 5 years ago
South Korea's ruling party and three minor opposition parties have agreed on a revised bill to the public official election act,... in a way that strengthens proportional representation.
After marathon negotiations,... the parties decided to leave the number of parliamentary seats as it is at 300,... but will increase the number of proportional seats to 75,... up from the current 47.
The proportional representation seats will be allocated based on voter's party preference.
The issue has become a major sticking point at the National Assembly,... with general elections taking place in April next year.
The four parties are seeking to fast-track the bill as they haven't got support from the main opposition Liberty Korea Party.
If the bill is fast-tracked, it can automatically be put to a vote without approval by a relevant standing committee after a maximum of 330 days.
However, it's expected to be a bumpy ride,... as the main opposition party continues to step up its attacks on the bill.
After marathon negotiations,... the parties decided to leave the number of parliamentary seats as it is at 300,... but will increase the number of proportional seats to 75,... up from the current 47.
The proportional representation seats will be allocated based on voter's party preference.
The issue has become a major sticking point at the National Assembly,... with general elections taking place in April next year.
The four parties are seeking to fast-track the bill as they haven't got support from the main opposition Liberty Korea Party.
If the bill is fast-tracked, it can automatically be put to a vote without approval by a relevant standing committee after a maximum of 330 days.
However, it's expected to be a bumpy ride,... as the main opposition party continues to step up its attacks on the bill.