Kim Dong-yeon to Announce Presidential Election Stance on the 20th in Eumseong... Full-Scale Entry Expected

Former Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Kim Dong-yeon is giving a farewell lecture at the Digital Media Center of Korea National Open University in Jongno-gu, Seoul, on the 18th.
[Photo by Former Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Kim Dong-yeon’s Office]

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] Former Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Kim Dong-yeon, considered a 'third zone' presidential candidate, is scheduled to make a statement regarding the presidential election on the 20th in his hometown, Eumseong, Chungbuk.

Kim’s camp announced on the 19th that he plans to start with a visit to Kkotdongnae in Eumseong County, Chungbuk, and then tour the areas of Eumseong County and Jincheon County.

He will hold a meeting with elders and social organizations at the Eumseong-eup Administrative Welfare Center at 10 a.m., followed by a statement and briefing.

Earlier, after delivering a farewell lecture at Korea National Open University on the 18th, Kim told reporters, "I will visit Eumseong and Jincheon in Chungbuk this Friday (the 20th)," adding, "I will go to my hometown to reaffirm my original intention and quickly present concrete plans for the future."

He also emphasized his intention to run for president, saying, "What I pursue goes beyond regime change or re-creation; it is about replacing the political forces and changing the entire framework."

Meanwhile, interest is growing in the paths of 'third zone' presidential candidates as Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, has shown willingness to communicate with former Deputy Prime Minister Kim. On the 16th, Ahn announced his intention to halt the merger with the People Power Party and left open the possibility of alliance with Kim and others, stating, "If someone thinks about the future of the country and wants to create a better Republic of Korea, I am ready to meet and discuss with anyone."

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