Kim Tae-ho "Am I a Migratory Bird Only for Difficult Areas?"

Former Governor of Gyeongnam Province Kim Tae-ho [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] Former Gyeongnam Governor Kim Taeho expressed anger on the 10th, saying, "Kim Hyung-o, the chairman of the nomination committee, said 'If you don't run in a difficult district, you won't get a nomination,'" and asked, "Am I a migratory bird only for difficult districts?"

On the same day, Kim posted on his Facebook, "In 2011, I answered the party's call and fought with a 'fight to the death' spirit in Bongha, Gimhae, the hometown of former President Roh Moo-hyun, which is considered a sacred place of the Democratic Party."

He continued, "In 2018, even though I knew it was an election I could only lose, I obediently followed the party's order and ran for Gyeongnam governor, where death was clearly visible," "and I devoted all my energy for the party. Although I was defeated, it was a meaningful loss."

Kim, who is from Geochang, Gyeongnam, emphasized, "This time, I want to work in my beloved hometown that wants me," and "I want to start 'mature politics' again in my hometown with a sincere heart."

He said, "I moved back to my hometown last July for this reason. I fully understand the nomination committee's position, but I want to keep my 'last promise with the people of my hometown,'" adding, "At this point, going to any other region would not be 'respectful' to the residents of that area."

Kim concluded his post by saying, "If my wish to run in my hometown is fulfilled, I will run around not only in Bu-Ul-Gyeong (Busan, Ulsan, Gyeongnam) but anywhere nationwide if it is the party's order throughout the election period," and "I will throw my whole body for the victory of the general election."

Kim completed his preliminary candidate registration on December 17 last year to run for the Gyeongnam Sancheong-Hamyang-Geochang-Hapcheon constituency, his hometown electoral district.

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