Basic Income Party pushes to institutionalize ban on concurrent office-holding for lawmakers and cabinet members
The Basic Income Party has argued that institutional improvements are necessary to resolve the issue of lawmakers concurrently holding cabinet positions. This is related to the issue of banning concurrent office-holding for members of the National Assembly, which has recently been under discussion in political circles.
Oh Jun-ho, leader of the Basic Income Party, expressed this position at the Supreme Council meeting held at the party's central headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 14th. Representative Oh pointed out that the practice of lawmakers concurrently serving as cabinet members can undermine political accountability and efficiency.
In particular, the Basic Income Party emphasized that concurrent office-holding should be prohibited for all lawmakers, including both proportional representatives and district representatives. The party explained that such changes would help enhance the independence of the National Assembly and restore public trust.
This proposal was made with the intention of creating an environment where lawmakers can focus more on their primary duties. Many citizens are now paying close attention to how this issue will be discussed in the political sphere moving forward.