National Assembly Speaker Rep. Woo Won-shik emphasized the necessity of a bill to amend the Constitution, particularly focusing on changing the presidential term limit. He announced plans to establish an advisory body to facilitate this process. Woo's statements are aligned with the opposition's objective to hold a national referendum in 2026, an action contested by the ruling party, which perceives it as an attempt to curtail President Yoon Suk Yeol's term and potentially impeach the current president. Woo underscored the importance of carrying out the constitutional amendment, expressing readiness to explore various amendment versions through the advisory committee to determine what would be suitable for contemporary society. The current 1987 Constitution restricts the president to a single five-year term, which critics argue impedes the implementation of consistent, long-term policies, often resulting in premature lame-duck status. The proposed amendment aims to adopt the US model of two consecutive four-year terms. Despite previous unsuccessful attempts to revise the Constitution due to concerns over an overly powerful presidency and parliamentary divisions, Woo advocated for a transformative change, emphasizing the significance of tackling constitutional amendments after 38 years. Additionally, he signaled openness to passing a bill that would introduce partial amendments. Woo also urged President Yoon to attend the delayed opening ceremony for the 22nd National Assembly, emphasizing the traditional role of the president in delivering a unifying message to the public during the event. The delay of the opening ceremony stems from conflicting priorities and tensions between the ruling party and the opposition, particularly regarding a bill mandating a special counsel probe into allegations against the Yoon administration. The proposed constitutional amendment requires approval by a two-thirds majority in the Assembly and subsequently a majority in a national referendum with over half of eligible voters participating.