Will the Roh Moo-hyun Myth, Which Created a Major Upset from 1% Approval, Be Recreated... Kim Du-gwan "Preparing for the Presidential Election"

Kim Du-gwan visiting Bongha Village. [Photo by Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jucheol In] Kim Du-gwan, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea (Yangsan-eul), said, "I will confidently prepare to participate in the presidential primary."

Kim Du-gwan, who is called the "Little Roh Moo-hyun," serves as the standing advisor of the Roh Moo-hyun Spirit Succession Solidarity, which officially launched on the 9th at 2 p.m. with the 'Yeong-Honam Integration Headquarters Inauguration Ceremony' held in Bongha Village, Gimhae, Gyeongnam. Before the inauguration ceremony, Kim and other members of the Roh Spirit Solidarity paid respects at the tomb of former President Roh Moo-hyun.

After the memorial, Kim met with reporters and said, "Politicians must always be ready to respond to the call of the people," adding, "After the by-elections, major parties will hold their party conventions."

He continued, "Then, the party conventions of major parties will follow one after another, naturally transitioning into the presidential election phase," and added, "Since today marks one year before the next presidential election, many see it as a meaningful day."

About 100 people attended the inauguration ceremony, including Kim Du-gwan, former co-representative of the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation Lim Hyung-chil, members of the Roh Spirit Solidarity, and supporters of former President Roh.

The event proceeded in the order of pre-ceremony performances, national ceremony, greetings from the chairman, reading of the declaration, congratulatory speeches, and chanting of slogans.

In his congratulatory speech, Kim Du-gwan said, "Through the launch of the Roh Moo-hyun Spirit Succession Solidarity Yeong-Honam Integration Headquarters, I hope it will play an important role in renewing politics with the spirit of Roh Moo-hyun," adding, "The slogan 'A world where common sense and principles prevail,' which is the core of Roh Moo-hyun's spirit, reflects a reversal and definition of our society's current state."

He further stated, "The bad customs of 'cheating and privilege' mentioned by former President Roh are maintained and reproduced by vested interests such as ruinous regionalism and prosecutorial privileges," and added, "We will definitely win to prevent the revival of corrupt forces in the Busan mayoral election and complete reforms."

Meanwhile, according to a Realmeter presidential candidate preference poll conducted on the 1st, Kim Du-gwan's support rate is about 1%.

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