Kim Seong-chan, Prospective Candidate for Hampyeong County Governor, to Hold Book Launch on the 19th

From 10 AM to 5 PM at Hampyeong County Art Museum, 'Hampyeong Kim Seongchan's World Magnifier' on Display

[Hampyeong=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Kim Seongchan, former vice chairman of the Policy Committee of the Democratic Party of Korea, who is preparing to run for Hampyeong County Governor in Jeollanam-do in the nationwide local elections this June, will hold a book launch event on the 19th.

In accordance with the severe COVID-19 situation, the event will be held as a walk-through author signing session without a separate ceremony from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the auditorium on the first floor of the Hampyeong County Art Museum.

The newly released book, Hampyeong Kim Seongchan's World Magnifier, is a collection of various columns on politics, economy, society, culture, and regional issues that Kim, the former vice chairman, has contributed to the media so far.

It is composed of about 40 columns divided into four chapters: Chapter 1, "Philosophy of Communication and Coexistence"; Chapter 2, "A World Living Together"; Chapter 3, "Speaking of the Value of Memory"; and Chapter 4, "Dreaming of Sustainable Rural and Fishing Villages."

The book includes essays on topics such as the May 18 Democratic Uprising, Sewol Ferry disaster, leaders, regional economy, agriculture, media, transportation, sports, communication, basic income, tourism, and others.

Meanwhile, on the 12th, Kim held an online non-face-to-face press conference to announce his candidacy, stating, "In this era, a leader who can integrate analog and digital is needed," explaining his reasons for running.

He also presented three major policy visions: "Hampyeong where you want to stay, Hampyeong you want to return to, and Hampyeong you want to visit again."

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