Kim Tae-heum Challenges for People Power Party Floor Leader... Emphasizes 'Struggle' and 'Strategic Mindset'

Kim Tae-heum, Member of the People Power Party (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Bo-ryeong] Kim Tae-heum, a member of the People Power Party, officially declared his candidacy for the floor leader election, arguing that a person with 'strong fighting power' and a 'strategic mind' is needed.

Kim, a three-term lawmaker, held a press conference at the National Assembly on the morning of the 18th to announce his candidacy for floor leader, stating, "In the situation we are currently facing, a selfless floor leader with strong fighting power and a strategic mind is necessary."

Kim said, "We will no longer tolerate the arrogance, dogmatism, and legislative rampage of the Democratic Party of Korea," adding, "Despite the stern warning from the people, the Democratic Party is reorganizing itself as the 'Re-Doro Chinmundang' and is signaling parliamentary dictatorship and legislative rampage. Fierce struggle against the arrogant and dogmatic parliamentary dictatorship is an unavoidable reality."

Kim highlighted his extensive political experience as his strength. He explained, "I started as a parliamentary aide and party secretariat official, and for over 30 years, I have accumulated battlefield experience filled more with hardships than joy in the political field. I gained fundamental practical experience in National Assembly operations at the floor administration office, worked as an administrative officer at the Prime Minister's Office, and experienced local administration as the Deputy Governor for Political Affairs of Chungnam Province."

He continued, "I do not regard the floor leader position as a stepping stone for my political future but will dedicate my political life with a self-sacrificing attitude for the country and the people."

Regarding the return of independent lawmaker Hong Joon-pyo to the party, he said, "I believe that now all figures and forces in the pan-opposition camp must unite to fight against the Moon Jae-in administration," and added, "In that process, it is inappropriate to neglect those who have worked together within the party while including like-minded forces from outside," expressing his support.

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