Kim Ki-hyun Proposes 'Minsheng Cooperation Talks' to Lee Jae-myung

Kim Ki-hyun, leader of the People Power Party, is attending the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly on the 19th. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

Kim Ki-hyun, leader of the People Power Party, proposed holding a 'Livelihood Cooperation Meeting' to Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea.

At a high-level party-government consultation held at the National Assembly on the 22nd, Kim said, "Let's hold a Livelihood Cooperation Meeting between the leaders of the ruling and opposition parties to make the National Assembly focused on people's livelihood," adding, "I am willing to meet with the opposition leader anytime and anywhere, regardless of formality or protocol."

He stated, "Through frank and sincere dialogue, we will untangle complications and build trust," and added, "We must show hopeful politics for the future beyond factions, and cooperative politics for the people beyond ideology."

Kim expressed, "Although the regular session of the National Assembly is entering its midterm, I question what achievements the Assembly has made for the people," and said, "I am willing to sincerely consult with the Democratic Party for productive parliamentary management based on cooperation rather than political strife."

Earlier, Kim proposed a meeting between the leaders of the ruling and opposition parties to Lee. Lee did not respond to this and instead proposed a Livelihood Summit Meeting to President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Kim presented the three main directions of the party-government meeting as 'Performance, Reform, and Listening Party-Government,' stating, "We will systematically and meticulously address livelihood issues through closer party-government consultations and review them from the people's perspective."

This high-level party-government meeting was the first held since the launch of the leadership under the 'Kim Ki-hyun 2nd term' system. It was the first high-level party-government meeting at the National Assembly in over 10 months, reflecting the party's intention to strengthen policy leadership.

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