Ruling party to join parliamentary-gov't consultative body on stabilizing state affairs

The acting leader of the ruling People Power Party (PPP) agreed Friday to join a consultative body between the rival parties and the government to stabilize state affairs after President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.

PPP Rep. Kweon Seong-dong, interim leader of the ruling party, told reporters that his party has decided to participate in the body to discuss issues on security and improving people's livelihoods, first proposed by National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik earlier this week.

During his talks with acting President Han Duck-soo, Woo called on Han to swiftly form the joint consultative body to restore political stability.

The PPP has also decided to join a bipartisan parliamentary delegation of lawmakers to visit overseas being pursued by Woo, according to Kweon. (Yonhap)