Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok wins Democratic Party (DP) primaries in Incheon and Jeju with 47.75% of votes, beating rival Jung Chung-rae (42.08%) and Song Young-gil (10.17%). Kim slightly leads Jung (45.42% to 44.56%) across three primaries ahead of the DP's August 17 national convention to elect a new leader.
Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and two ex-leaders, Jung Chung-rae and Song Young-gil, advanced to the final round of the Democratic Party's leadership race. The national convention on Aug. 17 will elect a new leader to oversee candidate nominations for the 2028 parliamentary elections.
Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok announced his candidacy for leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Monday, vowing to reform the party for the success of the Lee Jae Myung administration. He aims to restore the DP as a "capable, strong and winning party" and warned of potential defeat in the next general elections without leadership change.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok concluded his term, urging civil servants to prioritize the lives of citizens and the socially vulnerable. He is widely expected to run for leader of the ruling Democratic Party.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok urged China to play a positive role in facilitating dialogue between the two Koreas and between North Korea and the US during talks with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Dalian. Kim also sought Chinese investment in South Korea's Saemangeum project and an extension of a visa waiver program for Chinese travelers.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Dalian, calling for enhanced bilateral exchanges in politics, economy, culture, and youth cooperation. The meeting, the first prime minister-level talks since 2019, aimed to strengthen their strategic partnership.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok visited his alma mater, Tsinghua University in Beijing, discussing bilateral relations and China's technological advancements. He will also attend the World Economic Forum in Dalian.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met with Chinese businesspeople in Beijing on Monday, the first event of his three-day trip. He expressed a desire to witness China's economic development and seek cooperation with South Korean firms. Kim will also attend a World Economic Forum meeting in Dalian.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has departed for China for a World Economic Forum meeting in Dalian and meetings with Chinese officials in Beijing. This trip marks Kim's first visit to China since taking office and is speculated to be his last overseas trip before running for the leadership of the ruling Democratic Party.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok will visit China next week for a World Economic Forum meeting in Dalian and bilateral talks with senior Chinese officials. The trip aims to present South Korea's economic vision and boost cooperation.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok vowed stern action against illegal acts by protesters demanding a rerun of local elections due to ballot shortages. Protesters have been blocking access to a gymnasium for 12 days, restricting entry for officials and assaulting a reporter, actions the government deems criminal and intolerable.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok vowed Tuesday to deal sternly with illegal acts by protesters demanding a rerun of local elections due to ballot shortages. Protesters have been blocking access to a Seoul gymnasium for 12 days, restricting entry for sports officials.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok vowed stern action against illegal acts by protesters blocking the Jamsil Olympic Handball Gymnasium. Protesters demand a rerun of local elections due to ballot shortages, but the government states vote counting is complete and blocking access is a crime.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok pledged significant financial aid on Monday to boost corporate investment in non-metropolitan areas, aiming to foster economic growth engines for balanced national development.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok visited Namhae County to review the rural basic income pilot project, noting its positive impact on the local economy and population inflow. He emphasized its potential to revitalize rural areas and curb Seoul's overheating.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok called for the Election Commission to "repent from top to bottom" over the ballot shortage crisis, suggesting dissolution if necessary. He urged bipartisan cooperation for a parliamentary inquiry and vowed strict investigation into illegal acts during protests.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok urged a swift and thorough investigation into ballot shortages during last week's local elections, as parliamentary procedures for a probe began amid ongoing protests demanding a rerun.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok urged the National Election Commission to "wake up from top to bottom" over the unprecedented ballot shortage during the June 3 local elections. He also called for a swift parliamentary inquiry and strict investigation by prosecutors.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok visited the Korea Robot Industry Promotion Agency in Daegu, emphasizing the need for domestic production of key robot components and the integration of AI. He also visited the 'Just Dream' project site, urging its rapid nationwide expansion.
South Korean PM Kim Min-seok expressed condolences for the passing of former LDP President Yohei Kono, praising him as a unique politician who established the principle of 'accepting history and moving towards the future' with the 1993 Kono Statement on comfort women.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok offered condolences for the death of veteran Japanese politician Yohei Kono, who was known for his 1993 apology acknowledging the forced sexual slavery of 'comfort women' during WWII. Kim expressed wishes for the healthy development of South Korea-Japan relations.
South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok will hold a meeting with ministers on Thursday to address ballot shortages reported during last week's local elections, following public outcry and protests.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok will convene a meeting of related ministers on May 11th to review the government's response to issues of infringed suffrage stemming from ballot shortages during the June 3rd local elections.
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok visited the Gyeonggi Suicide Prevention Center in Suwon, emphasizing that loneliness is a major factor in suicide and that both social welfare and psychological safety nets are crucial. He pledged the government's commitment to reducing loneliness and suicide.
