Song Young-gil Visits Bongha Village at Midnight: "I Will Reflect on Roh Moo-hyun's Words"

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] Song Young-gil, the Democratic Party of Korea's candidate for Seoul mayor, visited Bongha Village in Jinhae, Gyeongnam on the 22nd to pay respects to former President Roh Moo-hyun.

Provided by Song Young-gil Camp

Song's camp stated on the 23rd, "To mark the 13th anniversary of former President Roh's passing, Candidate Song visited Bongha Village around 10 PM last night for a one-night, two-day schedule, completed his memorial and courtesy visits, and returned to Seoul this morning on the 23rd."

At Bongha Village, Candidate Song had dinner with Mrs. Kwon Yang-sook and Mr. and Mrs. Kwak Sang-eon, and, guided by actor Myung Gye-nam, visited and paid respects at the late President Roh Moo-hyun's gravesite. While most of the Democratic Party leadership and local election candidates affiliated with the party participated in the official memorial event at Bongha Village that day, Candidate Song visited Bongha Village at night to attend to campaigning activities in the Seoul area.

Mrs. Kwon said, "He came a day earlier, so we were able to have many conversations. He did well," and added, "I am grateful for the part of the inter-Korean summit ceremony during his time as mayor of Incheon. I hope he wins for sure." Candidate Song previously held the 10.4 Inter-Korean Summit 4th Anniversary Ceremony in 2011 during his tenure as mayor of Incheon, attended by Mrs. Lee Hee-ho, Mrs. Kwon Yang-sook, and Moon Jae-in, chairman of the Roh Moo-hyun Foundation.

Candidate Song also expressed his determination, saying, "I dream of holding the 15th anniversary ceremony this year at Seoul Plaza as the mayor of Seoul."

Regarding this election, he stated, "Reflecting on former President Roh's words, 'The last fortress of democracy is the organized power of awakened citizens, and the river never gives up its path to the sea,' I will create a country starting from Seoul where principles and common sense prevail, and justice and fairness flow like a river."

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