{
  "id": 1615565,
  "title": "New ruling party leader vows to support Lee's policy agenda",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/new-ruling-party-leader-vows-to-support-lees-policy-agenda-1615565",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T02:52:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/politics/20260818/new-ruling-party-leader-vows-to-support-lees-policy-agenda"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kim Min-seok, the newly elected leader of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), pledged on Tuesday to provide unwavering support for the administration of President Lee Jae Myung. During his meeting with senior presidential aides, Kang Hoon-sik and Hong Ihk-pyo, at the National Assembly, Kim reaffirmed the party's commitment to align with the government's policies.\n\n\"I will wholeheartedly support the administration and the direction set forth by the president,\" Kim stated, emphasizing the importance of listening to the public's concerns and relay them to the Cheong Wa Dae and the government. \"As a united team, we will communicate without any barriers,\" Kim added, expressing his expectations and sense of responsibility in fostering a collaborative environment.\n\nKang echoed Kim's sentiments, highlighting the DPK's unique position to bridge the gap between the people and the government. \"The party is in the closest position to hear the voices of the people,\" Kang affirmed, underscoring the significance of the DPK's cooperation with the presidential office.",
  "summary": "The new chief of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) met with presidential aides Tuesday and vowed to support the Lee Jae Myung administration and strengthen cooperation with the presidential office. DPK leader Kim Min-seok made the remarks as he met with presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik and Hong Ihk-pyo, senior presidential secretary for political affairs, at the National…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yonhap News",
        "title": "New ruling party leader vows to support Lee's policy agenda",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/new-ruling-party-leader-vows-to-support-lees-policy-agenda-1610686",
        "published": "2026-08-18T01:51:16.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "New ruling party leader vows to support Lee's policy agenda",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/new-ruling-party-leader-vows-to-support-lees-policy-agenda",
        "published": "2026-08-18T02:12:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}