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【브레이크뉴스 대구】진예솔 기자=대구·경북 행정통합 특별법을 둘러싼 여야의 충돌이 정면 대립으로 치달았다.
더불어민주당이 전남·광주 통합 특별법은 밀어붙이면서도 대구·경북 특별법 재논의는 끝내 거부하자, 대구시장에 도전하는 현역 의원들이 “명백한 지역 차별”이라며 거세게 반발했다.
사건 전날인 2·28 민주운동 기념식 현장에서는 국민의힘 추경호 의원은 김민석 국무총리를 직접 만나, 대구·경북 특별법의 조속한 처리를 요청했다. 추 의원은 “500만 시도민의 염원”이라고 강조하며 정부 역할을 당부했고, 김 총리는 “전체 뜻이 그렇다면 알겠다. 그렇게 하겠다”고 답했다.
하지만 같은 날 밤, 분위기는 급변했다. 민주당이 국회에서 전남·광주 통합 특별법만 강행 처리하고, 대구·경북 법안은 재논의를 아예 거부하면서다. 추 의원은 즉각 성명을 내 “500만 대구·경북 시도민의 염원을 짓밟은, 지역 차별적 폭거”라고 강하게 규탄했다.
그는 “국민의힘은 필리버스터 중단, 당론 채택 등 민주당이 제시한 절차를 모두 따랐다”면서도, “민주당은 끝까지 억지 논리로 법안 처리를 막았다”고 비판했다. 이어 정청래 민주당 대표, 추미애 법사위원장을 겨냥해 “이제는 변명 말고, 지금이라도 법사위를 열어 전남·광주 특별법과 똑같이 TK 통합법을 처리하라”고 목소리를 높였다. 또 “3월 3일까지 처리하지 않으면, 민주당은 TK 시도민의 분노와 심판을 제대로 맞닥뜨릴 것”이라고 경고했다.
주호영 국회부의장도 페이스북을 통해 힘을 보탰다. 그는 “대구·경북 특별법을 미룰 이유는 더 이상 없다. 법사위가 상원도 아닌데, 행정안전위를 통과한 법안을 지역 이견을 핑계로 붙잡는 건 본연의 역할에서 벗어난 것”이라며, 광주·전남 법안과 불공평한 처리 속도를 문제 삼았다. 주 부의장은 “원칙과 형평에 맞지 않는 폭거”라고 날을 세웠다.
윤재옥 의원 역시 2일 공개 성명에서 민주당의 태도를 “치졸한 인질극”이라고 질타했다. 그는 “국민의힘은 요청받은 조건을 모두 수용했지만, 민주당은 ‘대국민 사과’, ‘대전·충남 통합’ 등 계속 새로운 조건을 내건다”며, “애초에 TK 통합법을 처리할 의지조차 없다는 것을 스스로 드러냈다”고 비판했다. 이어 3월 3일까지 ‘원포인트 법사위’ 소집을 거듭 요구하며 “법안 처리가 무산되면 모든 책임은 민주당에 있다”고 못 박았다.
정치권 안팎에선 민주당이 여대야소를 무기로 법사위 주도권을 쥐고 압박 수위를 조정하고 있다는 분석이 나온다.
동시에 TK 통합법이 끝내 표류할 경우, ‘지역 차별’ 논란이 거센 역풍으로 돌아올 것이란 관측도 함께 제기된다.
임시국회 종료 시한인 3월 3일까지 남은 시간은 단 하루, 대구·경북 행정통합 특별법을 둘러싼 여야의 정면 충돌은 마지막 고비로 향하고 있다.
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The clash between the ruling and opposition parties over the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Special Administrative Integration Act escalated into a full-blown confrontation.
The Democratic Party of Korea pushed through the South Jeolla and Gwangju Special Act while refusing to re-discuss the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Special Act. This prompted fierce opposition from incumbent lawmakers running for Daegu mayor, who called it "clear regional discrimination."
The day before the incident, at the February 28th Democratic Movement Memorial Ceremony, People Power Party lawmaker Choo Kyung-ho met directly with Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and requested the swift passage of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Special Act. Choo emphasized that it was "the wish of the five million citizens of the city," and urged the government to take action. Prime Minister Kim responded, "If that's the overall sentiment, then I understand. I will do so."
However, the same night, the mood shifted dramatically. The Democratic Party pushed through only the South Jeolla and Gwangju Special Act in the National Assembly, refusing to re-discuss the Daegu-Gyeongbuk bill altogether. Rep. Choo immediately issued a statement, strongly condemning the move as "a discriminatory act of regionalism that tramples on the aspirations of 5 million Daegu and Gyeongbuk residents."
He criticized the Democratic Party, saying, "The People Power Party followed all the procedures proposed by the Democratic Party, including ending the filibuster and adopting a party platform," but added, "The Democratic Party blocked the passage of the bill with far-fetched arguments." He then targeted Democratic Party leader Chung Cheong-rae and Chairwoman of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee Choo Mi-ae, demanding, "Stop making excuses. Convene the Legislation and Judiciary Committee now and pass the TK integration bill, just like the South Jeolla and Gwangju special laws." He also warned, "If the Democratic Party doesn't pass it by March 3rd, they will face the wrath and judgment of the TK residents."
Vice Speaker Joo Ho-young also supported the move on Facebook. He stated, "There is no longer any reason to delay the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Special Act. The Legislation and Judiciary Committee, not the Senate, is deviating from its original role by using regional differences as an excuse to hold up a bill that passed the Public Administration and Security Committee." He also took issue with the Gwangju-Jeonnam bill and the unfair processing speed. Vice Speaker Joo criticized the bill, calling it "an outrage that goes against principle and fairness."
Representative Yoon Jae-ok also criticized the Democratic Party's stance in a public statement on the 2nd, calling it a "petty hostage-taking." He criticized, "The People Power Party accepted all the requested conditions, but the Democratic Party continues to propose new ones, such as a 'public apology' and 'integration of Daejeon and South Chungcheong Province.' They have revealed that they have no intention of processing the TK integration bill in the first place." He continued to call for a "one-point Legislation and Judiciary Committee meeting" by March 3rd, asserting, "If the bill fails to pass, the Democratic Party will be held fully accountable."
Both inside and outside the political world, there is analysis that the Democratic Party is using its majority in the ruling party to seize control of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee and adjust the level of pressure.
At the same time, there are concerns that if the TK integration bill ultimately stalls, the controversy over "regional discrimination" will backfire.
With only one day remaining until the extraordinary session of the National Assembly ends on March 3rd, the head-on clash between the ruling and opposition parties over the Daegu-Gyeongbuk administrative integration special law is reaching its final climax.
The Democratic Party of Korea pushed through the South Jeolla and Gwangju Special Act while refusing to re-discuss the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Special Act. This prompted fierce protests from incumbent lawmakers running for Daegu mayor, who called it "clear regional discrimination."
The day before the incident, at the February 28th Democratic Movement Memorial Ceremony, People Power Party lawmaker Choo Kyung-ho met with Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and requested the swift passage of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Special Act. Choo emphasized that it was "the wish of 5 million citizens," and urged the government to take its role. Prime Minister Kim responded, "If that's the overall sentiment, then I understand. I will do so."
However, the same night, the mood shifted dramatically. The Democratic Party pushed through only the South Jeolla and Gwangju Special Act in the National Assembly, refusing to re-discuss the Daegu-Gyeongbuk bill altogether. Rep. Choo immediately issued a statement, strongly condemning the move as "a discriminatory act of regionalism that tramples on the aspirations of 5 million Daegu and Gyeongbuk residents."
He criticized the Democratic Party, saying, "The People Power Party followed all the procedures proposed by the Democratic Party, including ending the filibuster and adopting a party platform," but added, "The Democratic Party blocked the passage of the bill with far-fetched arguments." He then targeted Democratic Party leader Chung Cheong-rae and Chairwoman of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee Choo Mi-ae, demanding, "Stop making excuses. Convene the Legislation and Judiciary Committee now and pass the TK integration bill, just like the South Jeolla and Gwangju special laws." He also warned, "If the Democratic Party doesn't pass it by March 3rd, they will face the wrath and judgment of the TK residents."
Vice Speaker Joo Ho-young also supported the move on Facebook. He stated, "There is no longer any reason to delay the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Special Act. The Legislation and Judiciary Committee, not the Senate, is deviating from its original role by using regional differences as an excuse to hold up a bill that passed the Public Administration and Security Committee." He also took issue with the Gwangju-Jeonnam bill and the unfair processing speed. Vice Speaker Joo criticized the bill, calling it "an outrage that goes against principle and fairness."
Representative Yoon Jae-ok also criticized the Democratic Party's stance in a public statement on the 2nd, calling it a "petty hostage-taking." He criticized, "The People Power Party accepted all the requested conditions, but the Democratic Party continues to propose new ones, such as a 'public apology' and 'integration of Daejeon and South Chungcheong Province.' They have revealed that they have no intention of processing the TK integration bill in the first place." He continued to call for a "one-point Legislation and Judiciary Committee meeting" by March 3rd, asserting, "If the bill fails to pass, the Democratic Party will be held fully accountable."
Both inside and outside the political world, there is analysis that the Democratic Party is using its majority in the ruling party to seize control of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee and adjust the level of pressure.
At the same time, there are concerns that if the TK integration bill ultimately stalls, the controversy over "regional discrimination" will backfire.
With only one day remaining until the extraordinary session of the National Assembly ends on March 3rd, the head-on clash between the ruling and opposition parties over the Daegu-Gyeongbuk administrative integration special law is reaching its final climax.
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