Kim Ki-hyun 'Young Party Leader' OK... "No Obstruction to Role"

Kim Ki-hyun, Acting Party Leader and Floor Leader of the People Power Party, is attending the floor strategy meeting held at the National Assembly on the 25th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kum Boryeong] Kim Ki-hyun, Acting Party Leader and Floor Leader of the People Power Party, expressed the opinion that there is no particular problem in working together with a 'young party leader.'

On the 25th, Kim, through CBS Radio's 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show,' stated, "Just because the designer (party leader) is young does not mean the engineer (floor leader) has difficulties performing their role."

This was in response to a question about the age gap of over 20 years between Kim and former Supreme Council member Lee Jun-seok, who is leading the party leader candidate approval ratings. It implied that Kim can work well with former Supreme Council member Lee as well.

Kim compared the party leader to a designer and the floor leader to an engineer. He explained, "I think the role of the party leader is like the design of a car. How to make it look pretty, how to create the colors to make the product stylish. So, I see this as the role that attracts many customers."

He added, "The floor leader's role is to take good care of the car's engine structure, check where there are no malfunctions, perform maintenance, and handle very technical tasks."

Kim emphasized that the car "must be pretty." He said, "No matter how good the performance is, it has to be pretty. Having various external appearances while being active is not something bad or difficult at all. Each has a different role."

He positively evaluated the controversies such as 'Everest VS Palgongsan' and 'Cargo Truck VS Sports Car' that emerged during the process of electing the party leader. Kim said, "It seems like very fresh ideas are clashing. I think it is very desirable," adding, "If the election is bland, it is not fun."

He also said, "We have been restraining ourselves well so far from showing unrestrained behavior during the election process," and added, "I also ask for that, and I think the candidates are not crossing the line in that regard."

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