Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, has announced a full-scale effort to ensure the success of three major mega projects and to secure victory in the upcoming general election. He emphasized that these initiatives will support the administration of President Lee Jae-myung.
On the morning of August 31, Kim held the first meeting of the Mega Growth Special Committee and the Nomination Innovation Task Force at the National Assembly. This meeting marked the beginning of efforts to implement national policy objectives and to thoroughly review the nomination process ahead of the 2028 general election.
During the party's convention on August 17, Kim highlighted his relationship with President Lee Jae-myung and has since committed to a policy drive aimed at achieving the administration's key goals of implementing national tasks and regaining power.
Kim stated that he would dedicate significant resources to ensure the successful operation of the special committee, which focuses on the three mega projects outlined in the 'Mega Ten,' a set of ten innovation task forces announced on August 25.
He described the newly formed special committee as the most critical body among the 'Mega Ten,' noting that it is tasked with executing what President Lee has called the most important national initiatives during his remaining four years in office.
Kim asserted that the three mega projects are not limited to the Honam region but are national initiatives that will encompass all cities. He expressed hope for robust discussions led by the committee's vice-chair, Lee Kwang-jae, particularly in areas like northern Gyeonggi and the Gangwon border region, which will foster local-led growth.
In a subsequent meeting of the Nomination Innovation Task Force, Kim addressed ongoing issues with the party's nomination system, pledging to make improvements by the end of the year. This commitment comes in response to concerns raised during recent nationwide elections regarding the party's nomination process.
Kim emphasized the importance of nominations within a democratic party, stating, "Handling internal power dynamics in nominations is crucial. The verification and competition involved in nominations are also significant factors." He argued that once candidates are confirmed through a process that combines verification and competition, ongoing education and additional policy verification for elected officials must continue.
He reiterated that, based on these principles, the party will identify and address various issues related to nominations nationwide, encouraging active discussions among interested party members, citizens, and experts by the end of this year.
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