The Democratic Party of Korea has launched a special committee aimed at realizing three major projects, a key national agenda of the Lee Jae-myung administration, to ensure growth across all regions.
Chaired by Kim Min-seok, the committee held its first meeting on the morning of August 31 at the National Assembly, reaffirming its commitment to the success of the projects focused on local-led growth.
In his opening remarks, Kim defined the committee as the most important body within the party, stating, "This is the most critical task that the fate of the nation depends on. Given the significant responsibility, I hope everyone will contribute positively."
Kim emphasized that the three major projects aim for nationwide growth, not just in the Honam region. He added, "We will also pay attention to the northern Gyeonggi and Gangwon border areas, which have felt neglected due to their proximity to Seoul, and ensure that all regions excluded from the five major and three special areas also achieve local growth."
Lee Kwang-jae, the committee's senior vice-chairman, announced that the committee plans to operate with a sense of urgency.
He expressed, "I hope South Korea becomes a place where opportunities attract people. Our dream is to make each city the best in the world. We need to reach conclusions swiftly and ensure that policies and budgets support real change."
The committee officially began its activities with the first meeting, which included key members such as Vice-Chairmen Kwon Chil-seung and Kim Kyung-soo, Vice-Chair Lee Un-joo, and secretaries Jang Cheol-min and Han Sang-ik, along with numerous party and external figures.
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