Seo Young-seok elected Gyeonggi Provincial Chapter Chairman of Democratic Party, vows victory in 2028 and 2030
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Seo Young-seok, a two-term lawmaker, was elected as the new chairman of the Democratic Party's Gyeonggi Provincial Chapter.
- He secured 68.07% of the vote in an uncontested election, pledging to strengthen the party and lead it to victory in future elections.
- Seo aims to support the current administration's success and achieve a change of government in 2030.
Seo Young-seok, a two-term lawmaker representing Bucheon-gap, has been elected as the new chairman of the Democratic Party's Gyeonggi Provincial Chapter. The election took place at the party's second regular Gyeonggi Provincial Chapter convention held at the Suwon Sports Complex indoor gymnasium.
Running unopposed, Seo secured 68.07% of the votes cast. In his acceptance speech, he acknowledged the trust placed in him by the 1.2 million Gyeonggi party members, stating, "I will receive this trust, which was given without competition, with even greater weight." He pledged to "make the Democratic Party stronger, establish the Gyeonggi Provincial Chapter as the center of victory, and make a party where members are the owners a reality."
I will receive this trust, which was given without competition, with even greater weight. I will make the Democratic Party stronger, establish the Gyeonggi Provincial Chapter as the center of victory, and make a party where members are the owners a reality.
Looking ahead, Seo emphasized his commitment to ensuring the success of the current administration led by Lee Jae-myung. He declared his intention to "pave the way for victory in the 2028 general election and the re-establishment of a Democratic government in 2030." His vision includes working closely with party members and 60 regional committees to achieve these goals.
Pave the way for victory in the 2028 general election and the re-establishment of a Democratic government in 2030.
Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.