Designated Survivor 60 Days builds on the main storyline of the original series with more elements about the Korean context. This is a story about a politician who is suddenly promoted from Minister of Environment to President because of an explosion in the National Assembly that killed all the presidential candidates ahead of him. Park Moojin was originally a scientist, but now he is a politician and must try to fit in. During the 60 days that Park Moojin serves as acting president, he tries to uncover the truth behind the attack despite his inexperience and reluctance.