Democratic Party Supreme Council Member Kim Min-seok's note captured at National Assembly plenary session… mentions 'Seoul mayoral candidate'
On the 9th, a note in the pocketbook of Kim Min-seok, a Supreme Council member of the Democratic Party of Korea, was captured by media cameras at the National Assembly plenary session, drawing attention from political circles. The note contained the phrase 'Seoul mayoral candidate' along with the names of key figures within the party.
In the released photo, names presumed to be those of Democratic Party lawmakers, such as 'Hunsik,' 'Wonsik,' and 'Cheongrae,' were listed under the heading 'Seoul mayoral candidate.' This scene was captured while the National Assembly plenary session was in progress and was immediately reported by various media outlets.
This exposure of the note has led to various interpretations within political circles. Some have speculated that it may be part of the party's internal discussion process in preparation for the upcoming local elections. However, no official explanation has been provided regarding the specific background or intent behind the note.
There have been several instances in the past where notes written or reviewed by politicians at the National Assembly plenary session were exposed to the media, causing controversy or becoming a topic of discussion. This incident is also drawing significant attention as it is seen as a move to prepare for the next election within the political sphere.
Supreme Council member Kim Min-seok's side has not released a separate statement regarding the exposure of the note. Political attention is now focused on how this incident will affect the Democratic Party's future process for selecting a Seoul mayoral candidate.