Kim Minseok Meets President Lee: "We Will Be a Leadership Team That Performs Our Duties Without Cause for Concern"

Kim Minseok: "We Will Be a Leadership Team Moving Forward in Unity"
Han Byungdo: "Major Legislative Tasks to Be Passed Within the Year"

On the 25th, Kim Minseok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated during a dinner with President Lee Jae-myung, "We will become a leadership that works well so that there is no need for concern."

During the dinner meeting with President Lee and the Democratic Party's leadership held at the Blue House that day, Kim said, "Even though we have already held several Supreme Council meetings and conducted internal discussions, we are now naturally focusing our messaging on national administration, the country's direction, and solutions to any wrongs. I am confident that our (Democratic Party) Supreme Council will move forward with unity, just as the previous two leadership teams led by the President did in the past. I, too, will do my utmost to ensure that our leadership collaborates closely together."

He added, "Today I met with representatives from the religious community. Leaders from Christianity, Catholicism, and Buddhism told us, 'The country is at a truly critical juncture, so now more than ever, you must support the President’s administration.' I conveyed to them that, having overcome disturbances and economic difficulties, as well as having finished both the honeymoon and our training period, we feel that this truly marks the real beginning, and that we will dedicate ourselves all the more. I believe now is the time for the party to truly roll up its sleeves, demonstrate its capabilities, and provide firm support to ensure the success of the President’s administration."

President Lee Jae-myung is taking a commemorative photo ahead of the dinner meeting with the new leadership of the Democratic Party of Korea at the Blue House on the 25th. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

During the dinner, Kim also remarked, "After stepping down as Prime Minister, I thought I might never be able to come back here, but I made it," which drew laughter from the attendees. He was referring to his election as party leader after a fiercely contested National Convention on August 17.

Han Byungdo, the Democratic Party's floor leader, said at the event, "Today marks the 448th day since our government was inaugurated. Looking back on the 447 days that have passed, there have certainly been remarkable achievements, but I believe the truly decisive period that will determine the government’s ultimate success or failure begins now. In the National Assembly in particular, we are now making extraordinary resolutions and commitments, and I will do my utmost to ensure tangible accomplishments that will enhance the public’s sense of efficacy."

Floor leader Han added, "We will make it our mission to pass the major legislative tasks identified as key state affairs within this year. As floor leader, under close and organic cooperation among the party, administration, and Blue House, I will strive to achieve visible results. I will ensure that we review legislative tasks on a weekly basis and thoroughly manage them at every stage, from committee proceedings to plenary sessions. In particular, I promise that we will process the budget for the so-called 'Mega-Special Zone Act' within the legal deadline this year, and that we will meticulously prepare in order to enact the 'Future Response Fund Establishment Act' in a timely manner."

President Lee Jae-myung and the new leadership of the Democratic Party of Korea are heading to the dinner meeting venue held at the Blue House on the 25th. Photo by Yonhap News

In addition to leader Kim and floor leader Han, attendees at the dinner included Supreme Council members Choi Minhee, Han Minsu, Lee Seongyun, Seo Mihwa, and Park Sunwon; Secretary-General Han Jeongae; Policy Committee Chairperson Kwon Chilsung; and Chief Spokesperson Park Sungjoon. From the Blue House, Chief of Staff Kang Hoonshik, Senior Presidential Secretary for Political Affairs Hong Ikpyo, and Political Secretary Jeong Eulho also attended.

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