Kim Min-seok Likely to Announce Bid for Party Leadership at Gwangju Military Airport Site in Two Days

It has been reported that former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, a contender for the leadership of the Democratic Party of Korea, is expected to officially announce his candidacy for the party representative election at the August 17 national convention in about two days, on July 6.
The Gwangju Military Airport is reportedly being considered as the most likely location for the announcement.
On July 4, representatives for the former Prime Minister stated, "The timing and location of the candidacy announcement are currently under review," adding, "We will make an announcement soon once they are finalized."
Kim's decision to announce his bid at the Gwangju Military Airport immediately after returning to the party on July 1 appears to be a move to appeal to the party's core support base in the Honam region, while also highlighting his commitment to providing immediate support for the Lee Jae-myung administration's state affairs should he be elected party leader.
The Jeonnam-Gwangju Special Metropolitan City was launched on July 1 as the first case of administrative integration promoted by the Lee Jae-myung administration for balanced national development.
In particular, the Gwangju Military Airport is being considered as a candidate site for a semiconductor factory (fab) planned as part of a mega-project under the Lee Jae-myung administration.
President Lee Jae-myung inspected the Gwangju Military Airport on June 30 following the National Report on the Vision for Advanced Industrial Development in the Southwest Region.
It is also reported that Kim is considering holding an additional announcement event in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, on the same afternoon following his declaration in the Honam region.

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