New ruling party leader steps up unity drive amid factional tensions
The new leader of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) stepped up efforts to ease factional tensions and promote unity within the party on Thursday, paying tribute to key liberal figures as part of a broader push to bring the party together. Kim Min-seok visited the grave of former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan in the central city of Sejong earlier in the day before traveling to Gyeonggi…
In an effort to mend factional tensions and foster unity within the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), the party's newly appointed leader has intensified his outreach efforts. Kim Min-seok, the newly elected leader, visited the graves of two prominent liberal figures in recent days. On Thursday, he paid respects at the grave of former Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan in Sejong, followed by a trip to Gyeonggi Province to visit the resting place of Kim Geun-tae, a former democracy activist and politician.
Kim Min-seok emphasized his commitment to the DPK during a press conference, stating, "We will go beyond simply winning a single parliamentary election and lay the groundwork for successive DPK administrations with the aim of achieving a golden era of 20 or 30 years." He also expressed his intention to honor the legacy of former Prime Minister Lee, saying, "We will carry on the legacy of former Prime Minister Lee."
The leader's actions came amid lingering tensions that surfaced during the leadership race. The conflict was between those aligned with President Lee Jae Myung and supporters of former DPK leader Jung Chung-rae. Jung Chung-rae had sought a second consecutive term as DPK leader, but faced criticism from some pro-Lee members who accused him of placing the party's interests ahead of his own.
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