Governor Kim Dong-yeon Meets with Both Party Leaders of Provincial Assembly: "We Will Collaborate to Resolve Provincial Administration"

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, met with the representatives of both parties in the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly on the 4th to discuss ways to cooperate on provincial administration.

The meeting was held following the day before when the People Power Party accepted the proposal to convene a temporary session for the Democratic Party of Korea's organization of the assembly, leading Governor Kim and the representatives of both parties to propose a meeting.

In his opening remarks, Governor Kim said, "I am grateful that the representatives of both parties, including the two representatives here, have made a magnanimous decision to agree on the organization and opening of the assembly and to work together to resolve various livelihood issues, including the supplementary budget."

He added, "I feel apologetic toward the Provincial Assembly, the assembly members, and the representatives of both parties," and said, "Once the assembly opens, I will do my best to cooperate and resolve provincial administration issues."

In response, Kwak Mi-sook, the representative of the People Power Party, said, "Although it was late, I think this was to create such a good opportunity," and added, "Please recognize us as partners for discussion, and we will work well together to diligently serve the residents."

Nam Jong-seop, the representative of the Democratic Party of Korea, said, "First of all, I apologize for causing concern to the residents," and added, "Now that all partners for provincial administration have been decided, we will work harder to make the assembly and Gyeonggi Province a source of strength for the residents."

The meeting, held in a casual discussion format, was conducted privately for about 10 minutes.

After the private meeting, Governor Kim said, "Once the assembly opens, we agreed to jointly resolve the numerous pressing provincial issues, especially to quickly review and pass the supplementary budget to stabilize the lives and livelihoods of residents suffering from COVID-19 and the economic downturn," and added, "It was a very warm atmosphere, and we pledged to work together for the residents. It was a very good meeting."

Earlier, on the 3rd, the Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly agreed on the method of electing the chairperson and the convening of a one-point temporary session (from the 9th to the 18th).

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