Veteran (5-term) Seoul Councilor Kim Jin-su Passes Away After Vaccination... Council Chair Kim In-ho Expresses Condolences

Passed away around 9:30 PM on the 17th, family funeral on the 5th, funeral hall at Gangnam Seongmo Hospital, burial at Yongin Park Cemetery... Seoul Metropolitan Council to immediately lower flags to half-mast, hold a memorial moment in the plenary session, and conduct online memorials on the website and SNS... Chairman Kim In-ho to pay respects with the chairmanship once funeral preparations are complete, deeply mourning the bereaved family and praying for the deceased's peace... Seoul Metropolitan Council People Power Party announces the obituary, expressing profound sorrow over the loss of Councilor Kim Jin-su, who served the Seoul Metropolitan Council for over 20 years, stating "If we fail, the citizens suffer."

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Kim In-ho, Chairperson of the Seoul Metropolitan Council, expressed deep condolences upon announcing the news that current Seoul Council member Kim Jin-su (born 1952, five-term, People Power Party, Gangnam 5th electoral district) passed away around 9:30 PM on the 17th.

Regarding some media reports stating that the late Council member Kim Jin-su was transferred to the hospital after receiving a booster shot, the bereaved family requested a correction, clarifying that the cause of death was due to an underlying illness.

The late Kim Jin-su began his service in the 6th Seoul Metropolitan Council in 2002 and served five terms through the 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th councils. He was the longest-serving council member in history, having held positions such as Vice Chairperson of the 7th council, Chairperson of the Steering Committee, Vice Chairperson of the 8th and 9th councils, and representative member of the Saenuri Party.

Chairperson Kim In-ho initially proposed a council-led funeral, but according to the wishes of the bereaved family, the funeral will be held as a private family ceremony for five days until the 21st. The funeral hall is set up at Gangnam St. Mary’s Hospital, and the burial site will be at Yongin Park Cemetery.

Chairperson Kim stated, “Every time I met Council member Kim Jin-su recently, his health was not good, and I wished for his recovery. I am at a loss for words to express my sorrow and regret at his sudden passing. I pray for the repose of the deceased and extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved family.”

He added, “Inheriting the late member’s dedication to serving citizens and advancing local communities and local autonomy over the past 20 years as a Seoul council member, the 10th Seoul Metropolitan Council promises to do its best for the safety and happiness of Seoul citizens until the very last moment of its term.”

Meanwhile, the Seoul Metropolitan Council will fly the council flag at half-mast, hold a moment of silence in the plenary session on the 21st, and place floral wreaths at the deceased’s seat. The council leadership is scheduled to pay respects once the funeral preparations are complete, and condolences will also be expressed online through the Seoul Metropolitan Council’s website and social media channels.

The People Power Party in the Seoul Metropolitan Council expressed regret, stating that Council member Kim Jin-su’s experience and leadership served as a strong pillar that enabled the People Power Party, despite being a minority opposition party in the 10th Seoul Metropolitan Council over the past four years, to confidently raise its voice and fulfill the council’s fundamental roles of oversight and monitoring.

They also conveyed that the sudden passing of Council member Kim Jin-su, who was respected by many Seoul council members and public officials regardless of party affiliation, brought great sorrow to the People Power Party members of the Seoul Metropolitan Council.

The grief over losing Council member Kim Jin-su, who had protected the Seoul Metropolitan Council for over 20 years, is indescribable. However, the People Power Party in the Seoul Metropolitan Council vowed to deeply remember his words, “If we fail, the citizens suffer,” and to do their best until the last day of the 10th council to carry on his legacy.

The People Power Party Seoul council members concluded, “Once again, we express our deepest condolences on the passing of the brilliant star who illuminated the history of local councils, the late Council member Kim Jin-su, and offer our sincere sympathies to the bereaved family.”

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