Kim Minseok Appoints Han Jeongae as Secretary-General, Kwon Chilsung as Policy Committee Chair

"Meritocracy as the Appointment Principle... Ability Was Top Priority"

On August 18, Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) leader Kim Minseok appointed Assemblywoman Han Jeongae as Secretary-General and Assemblyman Kwon Chilsung as Policy Committee Chair. Following appointments of the Chief of Staff and Chief Spokesperson the previous day, Kim continued filling key party positions in charge of party organization and policies.

Parksungjun, Chief Spokesperson of the DPK, said in a briefing on the same day, "The basic principle and standard for the appointments was meritocracy," and added, "We prioritized ability above all else."

Assemblyman Kim Namjun was appointed as Chair of the Promotion Committee, and Assemblyman Shin Jeonghoon as Chair of the Good Local Government Committee. The newly formed Democratic Party TV preparation taskforce (TF) will be led by Han Unghyeon, former Chair of the Promotion Committee. Assemblymen Cho Gye-won, Lee Yongwoo, and former Assemblywoman Shin Hyeon-young were designated as party spokespersons.

On the previous day, Kim had appointed Assemblyman Kim Taeseon as Chief of Staff and Assemblyman Park Sungjun as Chief Spokesperson.

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