Kim Min-seok, newly elected leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, immediately focused on livelihood issues following his election on August 17. He visited the flood-damaged areas in Geoje, South Gyeongsang Province.
Park Sung-jun, the party's chief spokesperson, spoke to reporters after the third regular national party convention held at the Daejeon Convention Center, stating, "Due to the severe damage from the recent rains, Candidate Kim has departed for Geoje today."
Park added, "He is heading to the Samdo Royal Mansion apartment complex, where there have been casualties, to assess the damage and formulate response measures. He will also visit the Okpo Social Welfare Center, which is being used as temporary housing, to meet with affected residents."
After concluding his schedule in Geoje, Kim will continue his busy agenda in Seoul. On the morning of August 18, he will meet with Chief Presidential Secretary Kang Hoon-sik and Senior Political Secretary Hong Ik-pyo at the National Assembly before visiting the National Cemetery in Seoul to pay his respects.
Notably, Kim will pay tribute at the grave of his political mentor, the late former President Kim Dae-jung, and attend a memorial service marking the 17th anniversary of Kim's passing. Following this, he will travel to Honam to visit the National 5.18 Memorial.
Additionally, on August 19, he will hold his first on-site Supreme Council meeting in Busan, where he will also pay respects at the grave of the late former President Roh Moo-hyun and meet with former President Moon Jae-in.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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