The Progressive Party will set up its central headquarters in Seoul's Yeouido district for the first time since its founding nine years ago. The move is seen as an effort to strengthen its parliamentary activities and expand its political footing by relocating to Yeouido, home to the National Assembly.
According to political sources on the 16th, the Progressive Party plans to move its central headquarters to the Kukdong VIP Building in Yeouido, Seoul, in December this year. It is the first time the party has located its headquarters in Yeouido since its predecessor, the Minjung Party, was founded in 2017. The Kukdong VIP Building has been used as an election campaign office by a number of politicians, including former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon.
The Minjung Party initially set up its headquarters in the Hanheung Building in Seoul's Yeongdeungpo district when it was founded. After changing its name to the Progressive Party in 2020, it moved to the Hyundai Building in Jeokseon-dong, Jongno district, and is currently based in the Hongik Building in Insa-dong, Jongno district.
The relocation is interpreted as a move to expand the party's role in national politics. With the headquarters of most political parties clustered in Yeouido, the party is expected to be able to strengthen communication within the National Assembly and improve its ability to respond to major political issues. The Progressive Party currently holds four seats in the National Assembly, with lawmakers Yoon Jong-oh, Son Sol, Jung Hye-kyung and Jeon Jong-deok.
"As the Progressive Party enters a new decade, this reflects our active commitment not only to resolving inequality in South Korea but also to leading politics more proactively," a party official said.