Kim Dong-yeon: "I will push for the establishment of the 'Gyeonggi Northern Special Self-Governing Province'"

Guarantee of Independent Living Zone and Financial Support Promise for Northern Gyeonggi

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jun-yi] Kim Dong-yeon, the Democratic Party of Korea candidate for Governor of Gyeonggi Province, has promised to promote the establishment of a special autonomous province in Northern Gyeonggi.

On the 15th, Kim held a press conference at Gyeonggi Peace Square in front of the Northern Gyeonggi Provincial Office and announced this pledge, saying, "The growth of Northern Gyeonggi has been a long-standing aspiration of Gyeonggi residents."

He pointed out, "Northern Gyeonggi has suffered from double and triple discrimination due to government policies such as military protection and metropolitan area regulations," adding, "As a result, regional imbalance within Gyeonggi Province is as severe as the imbalance between the metropolitan area and other provinces."

He also stated, "Northern Gyeonggi has its own distinct economic and living zones," and "Northern and Southern Gyeonggi clearly differ in their living and economic spheres."

He continued, "Northern Gyeonggi is the region with the greatest growth potential in South Korea," explaining, "With a population close to 4 million, Northern Gyeonggi already has sufficient capacity as a metropolitan autonomous entity."

To this end, he announced plans to form a 'Northern Gyeonggi Special Committee' within the Together Campaign. Additionally, if necessary, he will push for special financial support for Northern Gyeonggi, amendments to related laws such as the Special Support Act for Border Areas, and the enactment of special legislation.

Furthermore, he promised to establish a 'Northern Gyeonggi Establishment Public Deliberation Committee' to prepare for a residents' referendum.

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