South Korea’s ruling party has submitted its proposed list of parliamentary committee members, despite continued resistance from the opposition party. The deadline for submissions, set by National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik, was today, May 24th. The opposition party, currently refusing to cooperate, is protesting the ruling party’s unilateral approach to committee assignments. This impasse raises the possibility of the ruling party unilaterally assigning members to the standing committees, a move likely to further escalate tensions. Speaker Cho had urged compromise to ensure the smooth functioning of the assembly, but negotiations have stalled. The lack of agreement impacts the ability of the parliament to proceed with legislative business, including key bills awaiting review. Further discussions are anticipated, but a swift resolution remains uncertain.