Kim Min-seok, newly elected leader of the Democratic Party, declared on August 17 that he aims to create a competent, people-centered party through the "ABC Plan." He also stated that the relationship between the party and the government will be a "creative, horizontal collaboration."
In his acceptance speech following the national convention held at the Daejeon Convention Center, Kim said, "I devised the ABCD growth strategy during the Lee Jae-myung administration. This time, I will implement the Democratic Party's ABC Plan," adding, "The Democratic Party will become a competent, people-centered majority party moving forward."
Kim emphasized that while he will fully support President Lee Jae-myung, he will maintain a collaborative, horizontal relationship. He stated, "The Democratic Party will now strive for the success of President Lee and the people's sovereignty government."
He also expressed gratitude to his fellow candidates, Jeong Cheong-rae and Song Young-gil, who competed in the party's primary. Kim remarked, "It was an honor to compete with Jeong, who has superior capabilities as a champion of one person, one vote, and with Song, a prepared leader. The Democratic Party will continue to work with them. We will surely overcome internal and external challenges together with our comrades."
Reflecting on his political journey, Kim shared his aspirations for the future. He noted, "As a 20-year-old student council president at Seoul National University demanding the truth about the Gwangju Democratization Movement, I have now become the leader of the Democratic Party, the only historical party in South Korea, after 40 years. It is a great honor to follow in the footsteps of my lifelong mentor, former President Kim Dae-jung, and I am proud to follow President Lee, my lifelong comrade. I will ensure we achieve the K-Golden Era."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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