Assembly Resolution on Kim Jin-ae's Resignation... Next in Line Kim Eui-gyeom to Succeed

Kim Jin-ae, a member of the Open Democratic Party, is making a personal statement regarding her resignation from the National Assembly at the plenary session held at the National Assembly on the 24th. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeon Jinyoung] The National Assembly held a plenary session on the 24th and approved the resignation of Kim Jin-ae, a member of the Open Democratic Party.

In the plenary session that day, the ruling and opposition parties approved Kim's resignation with 188 votes in favor, 55 against, and 15 abstentions. In a personal statement, Representative Kim said, "I deeply apologize to the people for leaving after working for only 10 months. I will return as citizen Kim Jin-ae and find my role," adding, "I hope the 21st National Assembly will give hope for change to the people through realistic, magnanimous, and significant actions."

Earlier, she had threatened to resign from her position as a lawmaker to pressure Park Young-sun, the Democratic Party of Korea's Seoul mayoral candidate, for unification. Once the resignation process is completed, former Blue House spokesperson Kim Eui-gyeom, next in line on the proportional representation list, will succeed her as a member of the National Assembly.

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