Former Lawmaker Kim Byung-kwan Declares Candidacy for Bundang-gap: "Ahn Cheol-soo Is a 'Fly-by-Night Political Speculator'... Bundang-Pangyo Is Unsuitable as a Migratory Bird Habitat"

Former Democratic Party Lawmaker Kim Byung-kwan Declares Candidacy for Gyeonggi Seongnam Bundang-gap By-election on the 9th
"I Will Fight and Defeat Ahn Cheol-soo's 'Fake New Politics'"

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] Former Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Byung-kwan announced his candidacy for the by-election in Bundang-gap, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi Province on the 9th, stating that he has been entrusted with the solemn duty to "fight and defeat the 'fake new politics' symbolized by Ahn Cheol-soo."

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On the morning of the same day, Kim held a press conference at the National Assembly Communication Office and described candidate Ahn Cheol-soo as a "fly-by-night political speculator," aiming to check the opposing candidate Ahn.

Targeting Ahn, Kim said, "He is the only politician who treats political parties and constituencies as objects of speculation," adding, "To put it bluntly, there is no other way to describe it than 'fly-by-night politics.'"

He stated, "I will not allow Bundang-Pangyo to become part of the 'Ahn Cheol-soo Collection.' I will send Ahn's politics to the museum as a record of wrong answers," emphasizing, "I solemnly declare that this Bundang-gap by-election will be Ahn Cheol-soo's last election."

Regarding himself, he said, "I entered politics from business in 2016, rejected all the offers proposed by the party at the time of recruitment, and voluntarily took on Bundang-gap, a district where the Democratic Party had never won in over 20 years," adding, "Although I lost in the 2020 general election, I strengthened my foundation and enhanced my dignity through roles such as Secretary to the Speaker of the National Assembly and Digital Innovation Advisor. Combining management, state affairs, administration, and legislative work, Kim Byung-kwan has grown significantly." He continued, "I will definitely achieve the 'Bundang Great Battle Season 2,'" promising, "As a next-generation leader in his 40s, I will surely return as the member of the National Assembly for Bundang-gap."

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