Kim Min-seok, in response to a question about Seoul mayoral candidate Kang Hoon-sik, said, "The possibility and future are open."

We are doing everything we need to do while abiding by the party constitution and rules... Interpretation taking into account the Shincheonji controversy

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Choi Pyeong-cheon = Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, said on the 15th regarding party work, "We are doing everything we need to do while adhering to the party constitution and rules."

Representative Kim appeared on the Democratic Party's YouTube broadcast 'Minty 07' on this day and said in the introduction corner of viewer comments, "He says, 'Deal with what needs to be dealt with strongly.' If I tell you to do something, I do it."

CEO Kim emphasized, “No matter what the case, no matter how long it takes or whether the process is a little complicated, we do it while following all the procedures.”

Representative Kim's remarks are interpreted as his intention to continue follow-up measures regarding the 'joint membership of the Shincheonji church group.'

Viewer comments on the broadcast also included the words, ‘You can go out strong in Shincheonji.’

Previously, Representative Kim announced that through the party's own investigation, he had identified the circumstances of Shincheonji church members' systematic membership in the party and had also secured testimony regarding their involvement in the primary. As a result, factional conflict within the party has reignited as the pro-Qing faction protested and demanded that the investigation process and results be made public.

Representative Kim also evaluated the selection of the new President's chief of staff Lim Kwang-hyun, saying, "A person was selected who will be very helpful to the president and can be used directly to stabilize the party, government, and state affairs."

Representative Kim said, “It is a quietly strong card, and the results are expected to be very good,” and “I have good relationships with all key government figures, including the President, and there is a sense of stability that comes from continuing to hold cabinet meetings together.”

In response to the host's question, "There is talk about former chief secretary Kang Hoon-sik becoming a candidate for mayor of Seoul," Representative Kim responded, "The possibility and future of doing anything is open," and "He is a national figure, his capabilities have been proven, and he has trust inside and outside the party."

He added, "They would like to rest a little and take some time to mature and learn, but I am not sure how much will be allowed. Now is the time for those who have the capabilities and experience to contribute to our government to work in all fields."