The Democratic Party announced on May 8 that it has strategically nominated lawyer Kim Young-bin for the Gongju, Buyeo, and Cheongyang districts, completing nominations for all 14 by-elections.
In a ceremony held at the National Assembly, the party officially welcomed Kim as a new member.
Jeong Cheong-rae, the party leader, praised Kim, stating, "He has dedicated nearly a decade to correcting societal injustices and establishing justice. He has made significant contributions to prosecutorial reform while assisting the Minister of Justice. He has shown unwavering support for the underprivileged and has firmly opposed corrupt high-ranking officials. We are grateful for his joining the Democratic Party and hope he will actively contribute to local development."
In response, Kim expressed his commitment, saying, "I will dedicate all my abilities to advance the greater future of Gongju, Buyeo, and Cheongyang, the places that nurtured me. I aim to be a capable worker who meets the party's needs and collaborates persistently with the central government to drive substantial support."
He specifically mentioned Park Soo-hyun, who resigned from his parliamentary position to run for governor of South Chungcheong Province, stating, "I will push policies forward seamlessly in perfect synergy."
Following Kim's recruitment, the Democratic Party convened its Strategic Nomination Management Committee to expedite the nomination process.
Chief Spokesperson Kang Jun-hyun told reporters after the committee meeting, "We have decided to strategically nominate Kim, who graduated from all levels of school in Gongju, for the Gongju, Buyeo, and Cheongyang electoral district. He has worked diligently to create a judicial system that meets the public's expectations while assisting the Minister of Justice and has laid the groundwork for the prosecutorial reform bills currently being pursued by the Democratic Party."
He added, "With his experience in public office focused on the people's livelihoods and his well-honed expertise, Kim Young-bin is the ideal candidate to overcome the crisis of local extinction and revitalize the economy of Gongju, Buyeo, and Cheongyang. With this, we have completed nominations for the by-elections. The Democratic Party will do its utmost to ensure that candidates with vision and capability receive the people's support."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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