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Song Young-gil, former leader of the Democratic Party, stated on June 16 that it is crucial for the party and the government to communicate closely and work together as a united team.
In a Facebook post, Song shared that he had a meeting with Kim Yong-beom, the Policy Chief at the Presidential Office, emphasizing that "the success of the Yoon government is the success of South Korea and the realization of a government by the people."
He added, "As one of the longest-serving members of the National Assembly, I will do my utmost to support the success of the Yoon government and the new leap forward for South Korea." Song recently returned to the National Assembly through the June 3 by-election, marking his sixth term as a lawmaker.
Additionally, Song praised Kim, stating, "With his extensive experience and ability in governance, he is responsibly leading the policies of the Yoon government. In our conversation today, I was able to confirm his deep thoughts and strong commitment to the future of South Korea." Song and Kim have been friends for 45 years, having attended the same high school in Gwangju.
Looking ahead, Song is expected to compete for the party leadership against Jeong Cheong-rae and Prime Minister Kim Min-seok at the upcoming party convention scheduled for August 17 in Daejeon.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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