Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party, emphasized the importance of education for party members as a key task for realizing member sovereignty.
During the launch ceremony of the party's training institute held at the National Assembly on October 21, Kim stated, "One member, one vote is just the beginning and merely a formality. Education for party members seems to be essential for realizing member sovereignty."
He referenced the party's upcoming centennial anniversary and highlighted the qualities that future leadership must possess, including dedication to the public and continuous learning. He cited former Presidents Kim Dae-jung, Roh Moo-hyun, Moon Jae-in, and current President Lee Jae-myung as examples, pointing out two common traits among them.
Kim remarked, "Politics that involves studying is the best politics, and a party that engages in learning is the best party," reiterating the significance of member education. He also mentioned Roh Moo-hyun's concept of 'the organized power of awakened citizens,' stating, "Organizing educated party members is key." He proposed that the training institute serve as the central institution supporting this educational effort.
He stressed the need to improve educational methods so that party members can better grasp the party's history, values, policies, and key issues. This initiative aims to establish a system that conveys the party's values to both existing and new members in their daily lives.
Meanwhile, Kim Hyun, the head of the training institute, pledged to enhance the institute's operations to ensure that the President's governance philosophy is effectively communicated to party members.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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