Kim Yong-min, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, indicated on June 17 that "true party member sovereignty means returning the candidate selection rights to the party members."
In a Facebook post, Kim stated, "We must completely eliminate factions and create a party where the path to entering politics is predictable."
During an appearance on CBS Radio's 'Park Seong-tae's News Show,' he emphasized that for the party to return candidate selection rights to its members, it is essential to provide sufficient information about candidates.
He expressed concern that the party leader elected at the upcoming convention would control the candidate selection rights for the 2028 general election, likely favoring their own faction.
Regarding his potential candidacy for the party leadership, Kim said, "I have not yet made a decision," adding, "I recently wrote about the role of the party leader on social media, and I hope someone capable will take on that role. I am contemplating whether I should step forward if I am not visible enough."
Meanwhile, party leader Jeong Cheong-rae has been emphasizing the spirit of party member sovereignty by advocating for a one-member, one-vote system, which has sparked mixed opinions within the party.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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