Presidential Office "Introduction Meeting After Leadership Completion"
President Yoon Suk-yeol is seen smiling and conversing with Representative Han Dong-hoon, Floor Leader Choo Kyung-ho, Supreme Council Member Kim Jae-won, and Representative Na Kyung-won during a dinner with the new leadership of the People Power Party and candidates running for party leader, held on July 24 in front of the Fine Glass at the Yongsan Presidential Office in Seoul. [Image source=Yonhap News]
President Yoon Suk-yeol and People Power Party leader Han Dong-hoon, along with the party leadership, began a dinner meeting in Yongsan on the 24th.
This is the second official dinner between President Yoon and the ruling party leadership, two months after the first one held right after the party convention on July 24.
The Blue House stated, "Today's dinner serves as a formal introduction after the leadership was completed, including the newly appointed Supreme Council members, Policy Committee Chair, Secretary-General, and the Party Leader’s Secretary Office Chief." It added, "They plan to share the recent achievements of President Yoon’s visit to the Czech Republic and convey public sentiment during Chuseok and suggestions for the government from the party."
From the party side, attendees included Leader Han, Floor Leader Choo Kyung-ho, Supreme Council members Jang Dong-hyuk, Kim Jae-won, In Yo-han, Kim Min-jeon, Jin Jong-oh, Kim Jong-hyuk, Policy Committee Chair Kim Sang-hoon, Secretary-General Seo Beom-su, Deputy Floor Leader Bae Jun-young, Chief Spokespersons Kwak Kyu-taek and Han Ji-a, and Floor Leader Secretary Office Chief Jung Hee-yong.
From the Blue House, Chief Presidential Secretary Jeong Jin-seok, National Security Office Director Shin Won-sik, Policy Office Director Sung Tae-yoon, Senior Secretary for Political Affairs Hong Cheol-ho, Senior Secretary for Public Relations Lee Do-woon, Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs Kim Joo-hyun, Senior Secretary for Civil Society Jeon Gwang-sam, Senior Secretary for Economic Affairs Park Chun-seop, Senior Secretary for Social Affairs Jang Sang-yoon, Senior Secretary for Science and Technology Park Sang-wook, Senior Secretary for Low Birthrate Response Yoo Hye-mi, and spokesperson Jeong Hye-jeon attended.
This dinner included all senior secretaries, including Director Sung who could not attend the July Czech special envoy dispatch and the newly established Senior Secretary for Low Birthrate Response.
A Blue House official explained, "Participants will wear suits without ties and engage in conversations in a relaxed atmosphere," adding, "This is an occasion to build a network between the party and government to continue communication through various channels."
The dinner menu was Korean cuisine, with omija juice prepared for toasts.
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