Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said on the 23rd, "I will be an open Prime Minister who works beyond party lines and cares for the dawn of the people."

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok speaks during the second plenary session of the 427th National Assembly (temporary session) held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 23rd. /Courtesy of News1

On that day, Prime Minister Kim said during the National Assembly plenary session, "I will do my utmost to overcome the economic crisis and the scars of civil unrest similar to the second International Monetary Fund (IMF) crisis, so that Korea can take off again."

He added, "I will make the government one that produces results through communication and speed."

Prime Minister Kim expressed his condolences to the citizens affected by the recent extreme rain, saying, "The government will swiftly conduct damage recovery and restoration, and will also seek fundamental solutions to the climate crisis, where heat waves and heavy rain have become the norm."

He continued, "I apologize for delivering my official greetings so late due to the National Assembly schedule," and added, "I deeply appreciate the encouragement, criticism, and support received during the confirmation hearing period, and I will carefully reflect on all of your remarks."

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