Politics · South Korea · 1 day ago
Kim Yong-min says he will pursue judicial reform without seeking office
Kim Yong-min, a lawmaker from South Korea’s Democratic Party, said on Oct.
10 that he entered politics to pursue a goal, not to seek a position.
He said he would keep going even if he lost the powers of a member of parliament.
The headline describes his remarks as aimed at President Lee.
It links his stated resolve to continuing judicial reform.
The remarks present reform as a cause he intends to pursue regardless of his political standing.
No further steps or response are given.
Kim Yong-min said he would continue pursuing judicial reform without seeking political office.
The Democratic Party lawmaker said he entered politics to accomplish a task, not to seek a position.
He said he would keep going even if he lost his authority as a member of the National Assembly.
He made the remarks on the 10th, according to Chosun Ilbo.
- Who
- Kim Yong-min, a Democratic Party lawmaker.
- What
- He said he would continue pursuing judicial reform and was not seeking a political position.
- When
- The 10th; the article was published on October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- He said he entered politics to accomplish a task, not to seek a position.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
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- Name
- Kim Yong-min
- Party
- Democratic Party
- Statement date
- The 10th
- Article publication
- October 11, 2026
What people are saying
I started politics because I had a task I wanted to accomplish, not to seek a position.
Even if I lose the authority of a member of the National Assembly, I will continue forward.
Sources
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