Kim Min-seok, the leader of the Democratic Party, met with new Chief Presidential Secretary Im Kwang-hyun and Senior Presidential Secretary Choi In-ho on November 10, emphasizing that "the success of the Lee government is the success of the Democratic Party," highlighting the need for cooperation between the party and the government.
During their meeting at the National Assembly, Kim stated, "I will work closely with both of you to create results that the public can feel." He added, "The most important national task right now is to ensure that the country's growth translates into growth for all citizens," noting that there are many issues, including budget and livelihood legislation, that the party and the Blue House must tackle together.
In response, Im remarked, "The budget proposal for next year is significant in linking national growth to the growth of the people and improving their lives," and requested that any voices from the field and difficulties in people's livelihoods that were not captured by the government be adequately reflected during the National Assembly's review process.
He continued, "The government will listen openly to the opinions raised in the National Assembly and actively consider alternatives that benefit the public," stressing that to fulfill the responsibilities entrusted by the citizens, the party, government, and Blue House must trust each other and communicate closely.
Im added, "I will ensure that communication between the party, government, and Blue House is strengthened to meet the expectations of the public."
Choi also stated, "We will do our best to unify the party, government, and Blue House, enhancing communication so that the results translate into improvements in people's lives and national governance."
After the closed-door meeting, spokesperson Lee Yong-woo told reporters, "While we have done well so far, we discussed the need for closer communication between the party and the Blue House," explaining that they talked about increasing communication frequency with party members and lawmakers on major policies and issues.
Meanwhile, Kim Min-seok canceled his appearance on the party's official YouTube channel, "Democratic Party TV," and did not attend the afternoon general meeting at the National Assembly. Reports indicate that he also canceled a lunch meeting with first-term lawmakers. In this regard, spokesperson Lee said, "I am not well informed; it seems it was not a public matter but rather a personal issue."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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