Kim Du-gwan, New Chairman of the Democratic Party's Gyeongnam Provincial Committee, "Will Change the Political Landscape of Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam"

Kim Du-gwan, Chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea Gyeongnam Provincial Party Committee, paying respects.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Kim Du-gwan, the newly appointed chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea's Gyeongnam Provincial Party Committee, began his first official schedule on the 16th by paying respects at the late former President Roh Moo-hyun's gravesite and the National 3·15 Democratic Cemetery.

Kim, who was elected as the provincial party chairman at the party delegates' meeting on the 13th, said, "The Gyeongnam Provincial Party is the cornerstone of the Yeongnam Democratic Party that produced two presidents and a touchstone for the public's evaluation of the Democratic Party," adding, "I will change the political landscape of the Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam (Bu-Ul-Gyeong) region beyond Gyeongnam."

On the day, he offered incense and flowers at the late President Roh's gravesite in Bongha Village, Gimhae City, stating, "I will take the lead in realizing the Democratic Party as a nationwide party."

At the National 3·15 Democratic Cemetery in Masanhoewon District, Changwon City, he pledged, "I will not forget the sacrifices and dedication of the democratic spirits for democracy."

Chairman Kim began as the village chief of Ie-ri, Gohyeon-myeon, Namhae County, and served as the 38th and 39th Namhae County Governor, Minister of the Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs, and the 34th Governor of Gyeongnam Province.

He is currently serving as a member of the National Assembly representing Yangsan-si Eul electoral district and is active on the National Assembly's Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee and the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts.

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