'Druking Comment Manipulation' Former Governor Kim Kyung-soo Sentenced to 2 Years Imprisonment... Remaining Sentence 653 Days Continued

Former Gyeongnam Governor Kim Kyung-soo is heading to Changwon Prison on the 26th for re-incarceration.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Former Gyeongnam Governor Kim Kyung-soo, who was sentenced to 2 years in prison by the Supreme Court on the 21st for the ‘Druking Comment Manipulation Case,’ was re-incarcerated at Changwon Prison at around 12:50 PM on the 26th.

Around 12:12 PM, Kim, who left the official residence, greeted Changwon Mayor Heo Seong-mu, National Assembly member Kim Jeong-ho (Gimhae Eul), and others before heading to Changwon Prison.

In front of Changwon Prison, about 20 members of the Uri Party Gyeongnam Provincial Party held a rally condemning former Governor Kim, while about 100 supporters held a rally in support, creating a tense atmosphere, but no direct clashes occurred.

Before entering the prison, former Governor Kim said, “I want to clearly state once again that the truth as it is cannot be changed just because the judiciary failed to reveal it. Although the truth has been ignored, I believe it will surely return to its rightful place someday.”

He continued, addressing his supporters, “I thank everyone who has walked this difficult path with me. I will never forget the hearts that stood with me in the rain. I will steadily overcome the remaining thorny road ahead.”

Finally, he expressed regret, saying, “I sincerely thank the citizens of Gyeongnam and the provincial government officials who actively cooperated with the Gyeongnam administration over the past three years. It is truly unfortunate and regrettable that I cannot finish the work I started for a completely new and greater Gyeongnam.”

Former Governor Kim, who was re-incarcerated, will continue to serve the remaining 653 days of his sentence, excluding the 77 days he was imprisoned before being released on bail after the first trial’s 2-year prison sentence.

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