According to Yonhap News on May 13, Kim will meet with Democratic Party floor leader Han Byeong-do and other party leaders at the Prime Minister's residence in Seoul. The dinner was arranged at the request of the party's leadership, and 18 members, including Han and the chief deputy floor leader, are expected to attend.
Previously, Kim held dinners with lawmakers from both parties on May 11 and 12. Another meal is scheduled for May 14.
These series of dinner meetings are seen as an effort by Kim to urge lawmakers to expedite legislative cooperation. During the eighth high-level government-party meeting on April 22, Kim noted, "There are still significant key bills that have not yet passed through the National Assembly, which need to be addressed within the first half of the year," and requested active cooperation from the assembly.
Some analysts suggest that Kim, who is rumored to be considering a bid for the party leadership, is expanding his interactions with lawmakers ahead of the party's convention in August. It is speculated that he may step down from his role as Prime Minister after the June 3 local elections to formally pursue the party leadership position.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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