Kim Ki-hyun "Resigning as Floor Leader with Prioritizing Party over Personal Gain... Please Exclude Me from Cabinet Appointment Speculations"

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Kim Ki-hyun, the floor leader of the People Power Party, expressed discomfort on the 31st regarding being mentioned in the next government’s cabinet lineup. He clarified that his decision to step down early as floor leader was solely to facilitate opposition negotiations ahead of the new government’s inauguration and was unrelated to any cabinet appointment.

On the same day, Kim explained through social media (SNS) about his early resignation as floor leader, saying, "Since the new government’s inauguration date (May 10) coincides with the end of my floor leader term (April 29), there is a risk that opposition negotiations could be disrupted concerning smooth floor management, bills to be processed, and various personnel matters that need to be handled for the new government’s launch." He added, "Out of concern for this situation and with sincerity to put public interest first, I decided to resign early."

Regarding being mentioned in the media as a potential cabinet member, he stated, "I have repeatedly expressed my intention to serve quietly without seeking office, and in that spirit, I also resigned early from the floor leader position." He emphasized, "This is not the time for disputes over rewards and recognition; my determination to serve quietly remains unwavering."

He said, "Now is the time to focus entirely on a sweeping victory in the June 1 local elections," adding, "I plan to devote myself to supporting as a rank-and-file member by going into the field to address people’s livelihoods for the success of the upcoming local elections and the Yoon Seok-yeol administration." He concluded by saying, "I hope my name will no longer be mentioned in reports about cabinet appointment speculation."

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