Democratic Party vows to unite as 'one team' after convention
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Democratic Party floor leader Han Byung-do pledged to unite the party into a """"one team"""" following the recent national convention.
- He congratulated the new leadership, including newly elected party leader Kim Min-seok, and vowed to focus on the public's livelihood.
- The party plans to prioritize passing key livelihood-related bills in the upcoming August special session of the National Assembly.
Following the conclusion of the Democratic Party's national convention and the election of Kim Min-seok as its new leader, floor leader Han Byung-do pledged to unite the party and forge a cohesive """"one team"""" moving forward. Han congratulated the new leadership and offered condolences to those who were not elected, emphasizing that unity is crucial for the party's strength and past victories.
""""The Democratic Party was strong when it was a team, and it won when it was united,"""" Han stated during a party meeting. He expressed expectations that the new leadership, centered around Kim, will consolidate the party's capabilities to effectively support the Lee Jae-myung administration and guide the party toward a better future for South Korea. The party's legislative wing committed to working in unison with the new leadership to achieve these goals.
Han also highlighted the party's commitment to serving the public's needs, stating, """"Our party's greater challenge begins now."""" He vowed to honor the trust and support of the public and party members by leveraging all visions and policies presented during the convention as valuable party assets. The party aims to move forward vigorously as the ruling party, prioritizing the public's livelihood and delivering results.
The Democratic Party was strong when it was a team, and it won when it was united.
In response to the recent heavy rainfall in the southern regions, the Democratic Party pledged its full support for disaster relief efforts. Han stated that the party will cooperate closely with the government to ensure timely deployment of personnel, equipment, and administrative support to affected areas. Relevant standing committees will develop effective support measures, and legislative efforts will be expedited for disaster prevention and swift recovery.
The party also intends to prioritize the passage of key livelihood-related bills during the upcoming August special session of the National Assembly, scheduled to convene on August 20th. Han stressed the urgency of addressing these legislative matters, including bills related to housing supply and social welfare, many of which were not finalized in the previous session. He criticized the opposing People Power Party for delaying the formation of parliamentary committees and boycotting legislative sessions, labeling their actions as detrimental to the public's well-being.
Our party's greater challenge begins now.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.