김민석 “개혁·중도·보수 대대적 영입해야 당이 단단해져”

On the 25th, the Democratic Party's Kim Min-seok stated that he intends to recruit "innovative and capable individuals from across the entire spectrum of reform, centrism, and conservatism" to bolster the party's strength. During the first meeting of the 'Unification Advancement Unit' held at the National Assembly, Kim emphasized that "to make our party strong, we must clearly unite the party's internal factions while simultaneously recruiting individuals from all progressive, reformist, and centrist-conservative groups."

He added, "I will proceed with these parallel undertakings without prioritizing one over the other."

Kim stated that he has previously engaged in various discussions with both progressive and centrist-conservative factions regarding elections, political systems, and other issues, and that he will "stick to what is executable and executable as soon as an agreement is reached." Regarding the possibility of a coalition with the Constitutional Innovation Party, Kim noted that "whether the outcome will be a coalition or an alliance, I do not know for certain," but expressed hope that the process will be conducted with "genuine, administrative wisdom."

The head of the Unification Advancement Unit is designated by the conservative faction's representative, Park Bum-gye. Under this unit, the Progress Alliance faction (chairwoman Jin Seong-jun), the Constitutional Innovation Party alliance faction (chairwoman I-hye Sik), and the expansion division (co-chairmen Hong Myung-seon and I-soo Yeong) have been established.

Kim also announced the formation of an unofficial communication forum, the '(Assembly Hall) 5th Floor Progress Corner' with representatives including the Democratic Party's current chair, progressive-party legislator, basic-income party deputy chair, and basic-income party deputy chair. However, the Constitutional Innovation Party released a statement expressing regret that Kim made negative remarks during a private meeting with a representative of the Progress Alliance Party the day before.

Meanwhile, Kim outlined the composition and recruitment strategy of the 10 'Mega-Project' special units supported by the Democratic Party's vision for the country's future. These units include the Mega-Project and Regional Growth Special Committee (chairman Kim Min-seok), the Party Reform Promotion Unit (chairman Shin Jung-hun), the Constitutional Reform Promotion Unit (chairman Kim Tae-yun), the Party Reform Promotion Unit (chairman Kim Gyeong-su), and the Inter-Korean, US, and Japan Diplomacy Promotion Unit (chairman Park Jung).

Kim stated that the US mid-term elections will be held in October, and he plans to visit the US during this period.