On October 2, Han Byeong-do, the floor leader of the Democratic Party in South Korea, reiterated the importance of the National Assembly's Special Committee on U.S. Investment processing the Special Law by September 9. During a press conference, he expressed frustration over the People Power Party's refusal to participate constructively in discussions, claiming their actions have halted the legislation process despite a prior agreement to pass the law by March 9. Han characterized the opposition's actions as not just irresponsible but a betrayal of the public trust, highlighting the urgency of the economic issues at stake.

He noted that the Democratic Party had made concessions, including relinquishing the committee chair position in hopes of bipartisan cooperation. Instead, the opposition has utilized the legislative process to block essential economic matters under the guise of pursuing judicial reforms. Han's statements reflect a growing tension within the legislature, as he warned that if cooperation does not improve, the Democratic Party will consider making unilateral legislative decisions in accordance with parliamentary procedures. He indicated that discussions within the party are underway regarding the possibility of the Assembly Speaker pushing through the law via direct intervention.

Additionally, Han criticized the People Power Party for politicizing parliamentary committees, claiming a lack of productive meetings under their leadership. He provided examples of several committees that have not convened since late 2022, illustrating a pattern of legislative inactivity potentially damaging to the nation's interests. Han concluded by asserting that if the opposition continues to hold the nation hostage for political gains, a re-evaluation of the entire committee structure might be necessary to ensure effective governance and uphold national interests.