Ruling party decides to propose its own special investigation bill calling it the "lesser evil" option

In response to the opposition's push to pass a special investigation bill into President Yoon's martial law declaration, the ruling People Power Party has decided to propose its own version.

The main opposition Democratic Party will attempt to reach a deal tomorrow morning.

Lee Eun-hee has the latest.

The ruling People Power Party has decided to propose its own version of a bill for a special investigation into President Yoon's short-lived imposition of martial law.

Floor Leader Kweon Seong-dong told reporters on Thursday that all 1-hundred-and-eight ruling party lawmakers have agreed to propose the bill, and that is only because the opposition party is pushing one with "unconstitutional" and "toxic" clauses.

He said the party came to this conclusion despite objecting opinions because the members believed that although "not ideal," it is the "lesser evil."

The PPP's decision comes as the main opposition Democratic Party and other opposition parties have been seeking to pass their second attempt at the bill.

The primary focus of the DP's proposal is to uncover whether President Yoon unlawfully instigated an insurrection and violated the Constitution in the process.

Following the veto of its initial bill by Acting President Choi Sang-mok two weeks ago, the DP's revised version includes allegations that Yoon committed "insurrection" and attempted to purposefully induce foreign aggression.

PPP's version removes such allegations.

Under the PPP's proposal, the Supreme Court's Chief Justice will recommend three special prosecutor candidates, with the president making the final appointment.

The ruling party plans to officially propose the bill on Friday, and the floor leaders of both parties will begin negotiating the special investigation bill at 11 AM.

The main opposition party aims to present the agreed bill up for a National Assembly vote at the 2 PM plenary session.

DP Floor Leader Park Chan-dae emphasized that if an agreement is not reached by 2 PM, the session will be suspended to continue negotiations, with the deadline set for midnight Friday.

Lee Eun-hee, Arirang News.