Kim Min-seok considers launching bid for party leadership at Gwangju military airport

Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok is reportedly considering a bid for the leadership of the Democratic Party at its August 17 convention. His camp is actively exploring potential locations for his official campaign launch, with the Gwangju military airport emerging as a prominent option.

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The timing and location of the campaign launch are currently under review. We will announce it soon once confirmed.

The Gwangju military airport is significant as it is a candidate site for a major semiconductor cluster, a key initiative under the current administration. By choosing this location, Kim Min-seok aims to simultaneously capture the attention of the Honam region, which constitutes over 30% of the Democratic Party's registered members, and demonstrate his commitment to supporting the government's "three mega-projects."

President Lee Jae-myung himself visited the Gwangju military airport recently, underscoring its importance. Kim Min-seok's potential announcement there would align with the administration's vision for advanced industrial development in the southwestern region.

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The three mega-projects involving major corporations like Samsung and SK, and the nation, will be a historic gamble for the Lee Jae-myung administration and South Korea.

Kim has also indicated a possible second campaign announcement event in Seoul's Gwanghwamun. His recent social media posts have emphasized the significance of the mega-projects involving major corporations like Samsung and SK, and the nation's historical gamble. He also mentioned spending a restful weekend at his home in Iksan, North Jeolla Province, highlighting the region's potential for growth, which could be seen as a response to rival candidate Jung Cheong-rae's recent visit to the province.

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This is just the beginning. This region, Iksan, and the entire North Jeolla Province will leap forward surprisingly.