Ruling party under new leader plans broadcast platform in shift away from maverick media figure
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) appears to be distancing itself from Kim Ou-joon, a progressive broadcaster and YouTuber who has long been an influential voice for the ruling bloc, following a bitter leadership race that deepened factional divisions within the party. The feud recently involved a rivalry between new Chairman Kim Min-seok and his predecessor Jung Chung-rae, who, along…
The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is planning to establish a broadcast platform under its new leader, Kim Min-seok, as they shift away from the progressive broadcaster and YouTuber Kim Ou-joon. This decision comes after a contentious leadership race that widened the gap within the party. The conflict involved a rivalry between Kim Min-seok, the new Chairman, and his predecessor Jung Chung-rae, both of whom are associated with a faction seen as conflicting with President Lee Jae Myung.
In contrast, Kim Min-seok, a former prime minister, is a trusted ally of the President, who emerged victorious in the DPK leadership election held on August 17. Kim Min-seok has recently directed party officials to initiate an official news program titled "DPK TV," which will broadcast party-related news early each morning. The program is anticipated to commence broadcasting in early next month, likely around 7 a.m., through Delli Minjoo, the DPK's existing YouTube channel with approximately 474,000 subscribers. It is likely that Kim Min-seok will make frequent appearances on the program.
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