‘김민석호’ 한정애 사무총장·권칠승 정책위의장 임명에 “통합 이미지 인사”

The Democratic Party of Korea's newly elected leader, Kim Min-seok, appointed two senior members, Han Jeong-ah (한정애) as the party's general secretary and Kim Kuk-shin (권칠승) as the chairman of the policy committee. This move marked a shift towards a more "ability-based" approach to personnel selection, emphasizing the importance of capabilities over party affiliations.

The appointments were made during a crucial time for the party, as it worked to mend internal conflicts that had arisen during the party's national congress. Han Jeong-ah, a three-term (3선) female legislator from South Jeolla province, previously served as chief of staff for President Park Geun-hye. Kim Kuk-shin, a three-term (3선) male legislator from North Jeolla province, had previously held the position of director-general for small and medium-sized enterprises under the Park administration.

The selection of these experienced politicians, who previously held high-ranking ministerial positions under the Park administration, signals a broader effort to strengthen the party's governance and overcome the divisions that had emerged during the party's national congress.