National Assembly Speaker Choe Jeong-sik raised the possibility of amending the Constitution to allow incumbent presidents to serve consecutive terms, framing it as a "matter of national choice" and sending shockwaves through the political sphere. While the current Constitution prohibits incumbent presidential re-election, Speaker Choe emphasized the importance of respecting public opinion regarding changes to the power structure. His statement is interpreted as opening the door to the possibility of President Lee Jae-myung serving another term, leading to criticism from the opposition camp labeling it "treason." Even within the ruling party, critical voices have emerged regarding Speaker Choe's remarks. Attention now focuses on how the National Assembly Speaker's statement will influence the ruling party's future power restructuring.
