Kim Du-kwan "Too Tragic at a Young Age" Camp Special Advisor 'Dies of COVID-19'

"A Good Friend Who Does Not Hesitate to Give Sharp Advice"
"Praying for Special Report's Rest in Peace, I Will Work Harder in the Primary Election"

Kim Du-kwan, member of the Democratic Party of Korea. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Yoon Seul-gi] Kim Du-gwan, a Democratic Party presidential primary candidate, announced that his special advisor passed away due to COVID-19. Kim expressed his sorrow, saying that the late advisor also offered affectionate criticism toward him.

On the afternoon of the 1st, Kim posted on his Facebook titled "Rest in peace to the late special advisor," stating, "As I finish my COVID quarantine early this morning, the special advisor of the Dudream camp passed away." He added, "To leave like that... so sudden at such a young age," expressing his grief.

Kim said, "The special advisor was a junior and comrade who I was close to because his hometown is Gyeongnam. He was well connected, conducting many businesses between Korea and China, and was a good friend who did not hesitate to give me sharp advice."

He continued, "It feels like just yesterday when he said he would serve as the organizational special advisor and was running around everywhere after I announced my presidential bid. To suddenly leave this world like this feels as if under some spell," sharing his feelings.

Kim added, "I do not know the details yet, but it seems the late special advisor had an underlying illness," and said, "I used to think the number of deaths in the news was someone else's problem, but now that someone close has passed away, I realize the threat of COVID is still beside us, making me adjust my mask once again."

Furthermore, Kim expressed, "I offer my deepest condolences to the bereaved family who must be overwhelmed by this sudden sad news," and concluded, "I pray for the special advisor's peace and will continue the primary race with even more passion, carrying on his enthusiasm."

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