Former Interpol President Kim Jong-yang Publicly Supports Park Wan-su, Gyeongnam Governor Preliminary Candidate

Former Interpol President Kim Jong-yang.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Se-ryeong] Former Interpol President Kim Jong-yang publicly endorsed Park Wan-su, a preliminary candidate for Governor of Gyeongnam Province from the People Power Party, on the 18th.

Former President Kim said, "Having traveled around the world and met many leaders, I confirmed that a leader's passion and capability have a decisive impact on regional development and residents' happiness," pointing to candidate Park.

He emphasized, "The only person who can say that our Gyeongnam is happy because of the governor is Park Wan-su."

Former President Kim served as Chief of Gyeongnam Police Agency, Chief of Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency, Attach? in Los Angeles (LA), USA, Director of the Foreign Affairs Bureau of the National Police Agency, and Planning and Coordination Officer. In 2018, he became the first Korean to lead the International Criminal Police Organization, Interpol.

After completing his three-year term as president at the end of last year, he announced his intention to run for the National Assembly seat in Uichang District, Changwon City, in the nationwide local elections in June.

Former President Kim Jong-yang said, "Candidate Park Wan-su is a person with more drive, abundant administrative ability, and a solid political network than anyone else," adding, "We must elect a capable, clean, and competitive governor to secure our future."

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