Democratic Party's Haenam-Wando-Jindo Successfully Holds 'Basic Social Committee Launch Ceremony'

First Step Toward Basic Society in the Region: Over 1,000 Gather
Park Ji Won: "Leading the Way for a 'Basic Society' Where People Eat Well and Live Well"

The Democratic Party of Korea's Haenam-Wando-Jindo Regional Committee successfully concluded the "Basic Social Committee Integrated Launch Ceremony and Victory Resolution Rally" at 5 p.m. on May 3, marking the first such event at the county level in Jeollanam-do.

This event served as the first step toward realizing a Basic Society within the local community and also as a rallying point to unite local sentiment ahead of the 21st presidential election scheduled for June 3. About 1,000 people attended the launch ceremony, including the heads of Haenam, Wando, and Jindo counties, provincial council members, county council members, and representatives of civil society. Their participation demonstrated strong interest in and commitment to the Democratic Party of Korea's core policy of 'Basic Society.'

The Democratic Party of Korea's Haenam-Wando-Jindo Regional Committee successfully held the "Basic Social Committee Integrated Launch Ceremony and Victory Resolution Rally." Photo by Lee Jungkyung

The event proceeded in the following order: an opening address by Representative Ji Won Park, a special lecture by Choi Hyukjin, Deputy Director of the Democratic Research Institute (topic: "Democratic Party + Basic Society"), a Basic Society performance, and a victory resolution.

In particular, Deputy Director Choi Hyukjin, who delivered the special lecture, emphasized that "Basic Society is the embodiment of the Democratic Party's philosophy and practice. We must build a society where solidarity and opportunity function beyond inequality, starting at the local level." He underscored the importance of implementing policies led by local communities.

About 1,000 people attended the Basic Society Committee inauguration ceremony, reaffirming their commitment to 'Basic Society,' one of the Democratic Party of Korea's core policies, and to winning the 21st presidential election. Photo by Ji Won Park's office

In his opening address, Representative Ji Won Park stated, "Basic Society is a society that guarantees the fundamental rights of the people to the fullest extent, and it is a policy that inherits the spirit of the Basic Livelihood Security System, which President Kim Daejung initiated as his first major reform." He added, "Haenam, Wando, and Jindo will lead the way in fostering the enthusiasm for a Basic Society?one that pursues both 'Meoksanism' and 'Jalsanism,' meaning a society where people eat well and live well?and will drive the change of government."

The Basic Social Committee is chaired by former party leader Lee Jaemyung and is focused on three main principles: "Basic Society is Democracy," "Basic Society is Growth," and "Basic Society is Welfare." The committee aims to address social polarization and inequality, and to establish systems to respond to changes in climate, technology, and demographics.

This launch ceremony was more than just a formal event; it is expected to be remembered as a declaration of the strong determination of the Haenam, Wando, and Jindo regions to take the lead in realizing a Basic Society.

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