Democratic Party's New Floor Leader Kim Tae-nyeon, 'Pro-Party Faction Pro-Moon', Elected (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kang Nahum] Kim Tae-nyeon, a pro-Moon faction member of the ruling party, was elected as the floor leader to lead the super ruling party, the Democratic Party of Korea, which holds 180 seats.

Kim, the newly elected floor leader, received 82 votes (50.3%) out of 163 Democratic Party elected members at the first floor leader election meeting held at the National Assembly on the afternoon of the 7th, securing his position as the new floor leader. With all elected members voting, Kim was confirmed as the winner without a runoff vote by achieving a majority. Lawmaker Jeon Hae-cheol received 72 votes, and candidate Jung Sung-ho received 9 votes.

In his acceptance speech, Kim said, "I feel a great responsibility as I take on the role of floor leader of the ruling party at a time when the economic crisis caused by COVID-19 is approaching," adding, "I will lead efforts to overcome the economic crisis by gathering the strength and wisdom of the lawmakers."

He stated, "I will unite the party with leadership of integration and focus the capabilities of the party, government, and Blue House on overcoming the crisis," and added, "Furthermore, I will personally oversee and accelerate measures to overcome the economic crisis as floor leader."

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