DP Welcomes Nomination of Han Sung-sook as Prime Minister Candidate: "A Milestone for Expanding Women's Leadership"

The Democratic Party of Korea has welcomed the nomination of Han Sung-sook, Minister of SMEs and Startups, as the new candidate for Prime Minister.

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At a briefing at the National Assembly on June 7, Lee Juhee, floor spokesperson for the Democratic Party, stated, "This will serve as a crucial milestone in injecting strong momentum into the government's key initiatives, such as the 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) National Strategy' and the 'Digital Economic Transformation,' as well as in expanding women's leadership."

Lee added, "(Nominee Han) has demonstrated outstanding policy capabilities as Minister of SMEs and Startups by leading the highest-ever export performance for small and medium-sized enterprises and revitalizing the startup ecosystem. She is the right person to spread the benefits of the semiconductor boom and increased exports to all citizens, including local businesses and small merchants, and to realize the era-defining 'AI Transformation.'

In response to criticism from the People Power Party that the change of prime minister is a personnel shake-up intended to shift attention from the unresolved investigation into the June 3 local election ballot shortage, Lee countered, "The Democratic Party has declared that it will take immediate action for a comprehensive organizational overhaul of the National Election Commission, with even constitutional amendment in mind."

She went on to say, "We urge the People Power Party to stop obstructing state affairs and to actively participate in resolving this issue and reforming the system. For a successful start to the second year of the Lee Jaemyung administration, we call on you to cooperate constructively in the confirmation hearing and approval process."

Kim Hankyu, Senior Deputy Chief of Policy at the Democratic Party, wrote on Facebook, "Having worked together on the National Assembly’s Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs and Startups Committee, I have witnessed her competence, character, and genuine commitment to the field up close. I sincerely support her and look forward to her taking on an even greater role for Korea."

Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Nam Insun also wrote on Facebook, "It is deeply meaningful that we are about to witness the appointment of the second female Prime Minister in our constitutional history. This will be an important milestone for Korea as it moves toward a more diverse and inclusive society."

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