# South Korean National Assembly political tensions > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-national-assembly-political-tensions > Updated: 2026-10-02T01:35:02.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. South Korea’s National Assembly has entered a period of heightened political confrontation involving ministerial scrutiny and parliamentary audits. In early September, the assembly prepared for intense interpellation sessions and confirmation hearings. These sessions focused on various sectors, including security and economic affairs. Ministerial nominee Kim Seung-won faced scrutiny over past driving fines and fund management, while political parties clashed over the 2027 budget, housing prices, and potential military contributions in the Strait of Hormuz. By October, the focus shifted toward a contentious parliamentary audit. Key conflicts emerged regarding the Supreme Court Chief Justice’s refusal to re-nominate a candidate, which the opposition Democratic Party argued infringed upon citizens’ rights to speedy trials. Additionally, the ruling People Power Party and the opposition prepared to debate issues including single-stock leverage ETFs, real estate, and recent North Korean landmine explosions in the DMZ. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: South Korean National Assembly prepares for contentious audit South Korea's upcoming parliamentary audit will feature intense clashes over Supreme Court justice nominations, leverage ETFs, and North Korean landmine incidents. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-national-assembly-prepares-for-contentious-audit ### 2026-09-06: South Korean National Assembly prepares for intense interpellation sessions South Korean political parties are set to clash during National Assembly interpellation sessions and ministerial confirmation hearings, focusing on economic policy, the 2027 budget, and nominee controversies. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-korean-national-assembly-prepares-for-intense-interpellation-sessions --- Cite as: South Korean National Assembly political tensions. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/south-korean-national-assembly-political-tensions