SEOUL — The Democratic Party (DP), South Korea's main opposition party, has made significant leadership changes following its recent electoral success, appointing Rep. Kim Yun-duk as the new Secretary General and Rep. Jin Sung-joon as the Chief Policy Maker. The announcement was made on Sunday, marking a strategic reshuffle within the party.
According to Yonhap News Agency, both Kim and Jin are seasoned politicians, having been reelected for a second term in this month's general elections. Their appointments followed the voluntary resignations of the DP's outgoing Secretary General, Rep. Cho Jeong-sik, and several party officials involved in policymaking. These resignations were part of a broader reorganization initiative sparked by the DP's decisive victory in the elections.
Additionally, the party is gearing up for another significant leadership position. Rep. Park Chan-dae, a member of the DP's Supreme Council and a third-term reelected lawmaker, has announced his candidacy for the role of the party's floor leader. Park's election would create a "two-top system" alongside DP leader Lee Jae-myung, who Park asserts is ideally suited to spearhead ongoing reforms within the party.
"I announce my bid to run for floor leader of the DP with the goal to complete the mission bestowed by the people," Park stated during a press conference. He is the first in the party to publicly declare his candidacy for the position, amid discussions that about ten prominent lawmakers are considered potential contenders.
The election for the DP's new floor leader is scheduled for May 3, an event that will further solidify the party's leadership framework following their electoral gains.