On June 28, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and former Democratic Party leader Jeong Cheong-rae emphasized the importance of youth politicians in ensuring the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration during a workshop for young elected officials in Gwangju, South Korea.
Both leaders attended the Democratic Party's workshop for young elected officials following the June 3 local elections, where they reiterated the need for unity within the party and the critical role of young politicians.
Kim stated, "Our party's task is to boldly change the game and create a consistent path to victory for continuous governance," indicating his intention to maintain open communication with young politicians.
Notably, after expressing his intention to resign from the Prime Minister position, Kim hinted at a return to the Democratic Party, saying, "I will soon complete my one-year assignment with the government and return to the party. I want to discuss how we can create a youth-led party that can restore our party and achieve victory again. Let’s work together to build a winning Democratic government."
Jeong urged young politicians to draw inspiration from the legacies of former Presidents Roh Moo-hyun, Kim Dae-jung, and Moon Jae-in, emphasizing their mission to help the Lee administration thrive and to work together for the re-establishment of the government.
He remarked, "Your election was made possible because you received nominations from the Democratic Party. The party embraced you, leading to your victories. I hope this serves as a commitment that your victories will contribute to the party's success and the re-establishment of our government in the upcoming general elections."
Jeong concluded, "We gathered here with a shared goal of re-establishing the government and ensuring the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration. We are comrades who have overcome challenges together. I sincerely wish for you to fully express your potential in a world of unity and strength."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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