Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, met with local leaders in Busan on October 18 to affirm his commitment to solidifying the party's political base in the region ahead of the upcoming general and local elections.
During a meeting at the Democratic Party's Busan headquarters, Kim stated, "It is our collective responsibility to ensure that the Democratic Party's presence in Busan is firmly established for the general election in two years and for the re-election of those present here in four years. I am determined to take responsibility during my term."
He also expressed his intention to find ways for the central party to support local governance in Busan. "The roles of each city party and local committee should focus on supporting and backing local governance," he said. "We must begin the work of becoming a responsible party in Busan."
Kim highlighted the Democratic Party's historical contributions to Busan's development, referencing former Presidents Roh Moo-hyun and Moon Jae-in, as well as current Busan Mayor Jeon Jae-soo. He emphasized that for the party to gain the trust of citizens in the future, it relies on the efforts of former mayors and district heads.
During a meeting at the Democratic Party's Busan headquarters, Kim stated, "It is our collective responsibility to ensure that the Democratic Party's presence in Busan is firmly established for the general election in two years and for the re-election of those present here in four years. I am determined to take responsibility during my term."
He also expressed his intention to find ways for the central party to support local governance in Busan. "The roles of each city party and local committee should focus on supporting and backing local governance," he said. "We must begin the work of becoming a responsible party in Busan."
Kim highlighted the Democratic Party's historical contributions to Busan's development, referencing former Presidents Roh Moo-hyun and Moon Jae-in, as well as current Busan Mayor Jeon Jae-soo. He emphasized that for the party to gain the trust of citizens in the future, it relies on the efforts of former mayors and district heads.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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