Song Young-gil: "Kim Kyung-soo Looks a Bit Thin... Will Stay Together Like Holding Hands"

Song Young-gil, member of the Democratic Party of Korea (left), and Kim Kyung-soo, Governor of Gyeongnam Province (right). Photo by Song Young-gil

[Asia Economy Reporter Seulgi Kim] Amid Governor Kim Kyung-soo of Gyeongnam being sentenced to prison for 'comment manipulation,' Song Young-gil, chairman of the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee and member of the Democratic Party, emphasized, "I will stand with Governor Kim's determination to reveal the truth."

On the 12th, Song posted on his Facebook, saying, "The image I recall of Governor Kim is 'chadol' (hard rock). He is a person who is dignified and humble, yet quietly fulfills his responsibilities to the end."

He added, "At today's opening ceremony of the 'Korea-World Online Business Week,' Governor Kim seemed somewhat thin. He is someone who neither rejoices greatly nor easily despairs, so I cannot fully guess his inner feelings, but it must not have been easy to shake off all the feelings of injustice," expressing concern.

He continued, "The Supreme Court has decided to uncover the remaining half of the truth, but for now, he must endure the immediate injustice alone," adding, "A part of my heart feels heavy. Still, I believe he will steadfastly prepare for tomorrow as he has done so far. I will surely be with him as much as the hands we have clasped."

Song reiterated his words of comfort, saying, "We will share warmth through our hands. I want to be a comfort to him who must have had a hard time during the long appeal trial."

Earlier, on the 6th, Governor Kim was sentenced to two years in prison on charges of comment manipulation (obstruction of business by computer, etc.).

Governor Kim was indicted on charges of conspiring with Kim Dong-won, known as 'Druking,' and his associates to manipulate public opinion using the comment manipulation program 'King Crab' around November 2016.

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