The Democratic Party's National Party Convention Preparation Committee emphasized the need to support the Lee Jae-myung government as it enters its second year in power during a meeting on July 7. The committee also warned of strong measures against internal factional conflicts that have arisen over the upcoming party leadership election.
During its third meeting at the National Assembly, the committee began serious discussions in preparation for the party convention scheduled for August 17.
Lee Hak-young, the committee chair, stated, "South Korea is at a crucial point as the Lee Jae-myung government enters its second year, where the successful implementation of key national projects, including three major mega-projects, is essential. At the same time, the economic crisis stemming from the Middle East is exacerbating difficulties for the public. Given the seriousness of the situation, the ruling party must swiftly stabilize its system to support governance and strengthen livelihoods."
Lee also expressed concern over the ongoing factional conflicts following the announcement by former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok to run in the party convention.
He asserted, "The preparation committee aims to make this party convention a platform for unity and vision. It should be a constructive discussion focused on the future and vision, rather than a venue for destructive slander or negativity among party members."
Furthermore, Lee announced plans to restructure the party to focus on youth and future generations during the upcoming convention.
He said, "The Democratic Party will concentrate on youth more than ever to ensure that the warmth of growth reaches their lives, fundamentally changing the party's structure. We will actively gather various opinions to create a Democratic Party that benefits young people's lives and offers hope for the future."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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