[Financial News] Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, has continued his "dawn politics" by visiting sites related to people’s livelihoods early each morning. However, critics say his political message has yet to go beyond his diligence.
Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, visits Seoul Metro’s Sinjeong Rolling Stock Depot in Yangcheon District, Seoul, on the 29th. Photo: Seo Dong-il At 5 a.m. on the 29th, Kim visited Sinjeong Depot in Yangcheon District to inspect the working conditions of on-site personnel and hear about their difficulties. A day earlier, on the 28th, he met with environmental public-service workers in Seoul’s Guro District at the same time.
Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, visits Seoul Metro’s Sinjeong Rolling Stock Depot in Yangcheon District, Seoul, on the 29th. Photo: Seo Dong-il Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, visits Seoul Metro’s Sinjeong Rolling Stock Depot in Yangcheon District, Seoul, on the 29th. Photo: Seo Dong-il Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, visits Seoul Metro’s Sinjeong Rolling Stock Depot in Yangcheon District, Seoul, on the 29th. Photo: Seo Dong-il Kim Min-seok said at the site, "In fact, I have been riding the subway since I was quite young, dating back to when Subway Line 1 was first introduced. It is like the feet and body of our citizens, but there are always concerns about safety."
Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, holds a meeting with on-site workers during his visit to Seoul Metro’s Sinjeong Rolling Stock Depot in Yangcheon District, Seoul, on the 29th. Photo: Seo Dong-il Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, holds a meeting with on-site workers during his visit to Seoul Metro’s Sinjeong Rolling Stock Depot in Yangcheon District, Seoul, on the 29th. Photo: Seo Dong-il He added, "This year marks exactly 10 years since the Guui Station accident. It was a deeply unfortunate incident. While I am always grateful to those who work like this, citizens also have various concerns about safety, so I came out here today after the holiday break."
Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, visits Seoul Metro’s Sinjeong Rolling Stock Depot in Yangcheon District, Seoul, on the 29th. Photo: Seo Dong-il Kim Min-seok, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, poses for a commemorative photo with on-site workers during his visit to Seoul Metro’s Sinjeong Rolling Stock Depot in Yangcheon District, Seoul, on the 29th. Photo: Seo Dong-il Kim’s intention to find answers in the field is clear. However, as he has set "policies and results" as the goal of his dawn politics, he must show what he intends to change beyond the visits themselves.
The Democratic Party of Korea currently faces a buildup of issues requiring immediate action, but critics say the destinations of its dawn politics do not reflect serious consideration of how to address the ruling party’s weaknesses. Photo and video: Seo Dong-il
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