The ruling party's defensive stance and some concerns surrounding candidate Kim Seung-won

As the hearing for the Cabinet appointments of the second term of the Lee Jaemyung administration begins on the 15th, the Democratic Party of Korea has stepped up to actively defend Kim Seungwon's allegations related to his nomination for Minister of Justice. Starting that day, the National Assembly will hold hearings in sequence for several ministerial nominees, including Kim, who has been accused of lobbying involving the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. The Democratic Party leadership rebutted the opposition's offensive over allegations related to a social cooperative for people with developmental disabilities in which Kim's family participated, calling it a political attack. Floor leader Han Byungdo and 최고위원 Han Minsoo argued that the allegations are hard to trust, lending support to Kim's defense. However, a different mood is also being detected within the party. Some lawmakers said the lobbying allegations could affect public sentiment, and that if sufficient explanation is not provided during the confirmation hearings, it could become a burden for his appointment. Kim's future position is likely to depend on the level of explanation he provides in the upcoming hearings.