Assemblyman Kim Ha-yong, elected as the chairman of the second half of the Gyeongnam Provincial Council (Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Council)

Assemblyman Kim Ha-yong, elected as the chairman of the second half of the Gyeongnam Provincial Council (Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Council)

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] Kim Hayong (Changwon 14), a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, was elected as the chairman of the 11th Gyeongnam Provincial Council's second half term.


On the 26th, the Provincial Council elected Kim as the chairman for the second half term after a vote during the 1st plenary session of the 375th extraordinary meeting for the second half term organization.


Among 57 members present, Kim received support from 29 members, narrowly defeating fellow party member Ryu Kyungwan (Namhae), who received 25 votes, by a margin of 4 votes.


There were 2 invalid votes and 1 abstention.



Kim said, "It seems my fellow members chose me as the chairman for the second half term based on everything they usually see and observe about me," adding, "I will work together with you all to make the Gyeongnam Provincial Council one of cooperation and harmony."


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