Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, announced on August 20 that he has appointed Jeon Yong-ki and Kwon Mi-kyung, chair of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions' National Public Solidarity Union, as designated top committee members. Jeon will represent youth interests, while Kwon will represent the labor sector.
During a party meeting held at the National Assembly, Kim stated, "We concluded that it is not feasible to elect a youth committee member due to potential overlap with the youth chair's electorate, which led to the decision for direct appointments."
He added, "The reason for appointing a top committee member to represent the labor sector is to prepare for polarization amid a business-friendly growth environment."
Meanwhile, the Democratic Party's leadership is expected to appoint a new deputy floor leader to replace Jeon Yong-ki soon. After the party meeting, Kim Sung-hwa, the party's floor spokesperson, told reporters, "The successor will be announced in the near future."
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