[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] Kim Jin-ae, a member of the Open Democratic Party running in the April Seoul mayoral by-election, visited Bongha Village as her first schedule after receiving the party nomination.


On the 10th, Kim visited Bongha Village, paid respects at the tomb of former President Roh Moo-hyun, and met with Mrs. Kwon Yang-sook.

Kim Jin-ae's First Schedule is Bongha Village: "Gaining the Power to Create Miracles" View original image


Kim said, "I am gaining the power to create miracles." She added, "Politics is hope for change," and expressed her impressions, saying, "I deeply learn from President Roh Moo-hyun," and dedicated her written work, the 'Urban Story Trilogy.'


Mrs. Kwon said, "I have been a longtime fan of Dr. Kim Jin-ae," and "I used to buy and read Dr. Kim's books, and President Roh Moo-hyun also read those books together. I hope you receive good energy here in Bongha today."


Having become the Open Democratic Party's Seoul mayoral candidate by surpassing former lawmaker Jeong Bong-ju the day before, Kim stated in her speech, "I will promote the core values of the Open Democratic Party?open democracy, reform, and practical approach?to the world."


She also proposed discussing the schedule and method of unification with the Democratic Party of Korea.



Kim said, "If the Democratic Party of Korea wants to win the hearts of Open Democratic Party supporters who have strong self-esteem, they should propose the schedule and method for candidate unification," and mentioned, "Isn't there a successful unification model of Park Won-soon and Park Young-sun that led to victory in the by-election ten years ago?"


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