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Kim Min-seok proposes 'AI party' and asks actor Ha Jung-woo to help if elected leader

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kim Min-seok, a candidate for the leadership of the Democratic Party, outlined his vision for an 'AI party' and proposed new internal bodies.
  • He suggested creating a committee to determine the party's direction on issues like integration, youth engagement, and polarization.
  • Kim also mentioned potentially asking actor Ha Jung-woo to lead the AI party initiative if elected.

Kim Min-seok, a candidate for the leadership of South Korea's Democratic Party, has articulated his vision for the party's future, emphasizing the creation of an 'AI party' and proposing new internal organizational structures should he be elected.

During an appearance on the YouTube channel 'Kim Eo-jun's Humility is Hard News Factory' on the 6th, Kim Min-seok addressed the party's internal dynamics. He stated, "If there were no conflicts like the 'Myeongcheong Daejeon' (a reference to internal party struggles), why would I have resigned as prime minister?" This remark alluded to his past role and the perceived need for his intervention in party affairs.

Kim outlined plans to establish internal bodies focused on key party directions, including integration, youth outreach, addressing polarization, strengthening party member rights, and developing an AI-driven party. He expressed a desire to announce these initiatives on the day after the party's national convention on the 18th, should he win the leadership election.

If there were no conflicts like the 'Myeongcheong Daejeon', why would I have resigned as prime minister?

— Kim Min-seokReflecting on his past role and the need for his involvement in party affairs.

When asked about the possibility of party integration if his rival, Jeong Cheong-rae, secured the top spot without a majority, Kim suggested such a scenario was unlikely. He predicted with 99.99% certainty that the election would conclude with a candidate securing over 50% of the vote, based on the convention's flow and the strategic judgment of their supporters.

Kim also floated the idea of involving prominent figures in his proposed initiatives. He mentioned that he had previously suggested Kim Kyeong-soo lead the committee on party member rights and AI party development. For the AI party aspect specifically, he mused, "I think it would be good to ask Chairman Ha Jung-woo for help." He also proposed Park Beom-kye to lead the integration committee and Lee Kwang-jae for a 'mega-project' initiative.

I think it would be good to ask Chairman Ha Jung-woo for help.

— Kim Min-seokSuggesting potential involvement of actor Ha Jung-woo in the AI party initiative.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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