Kim Dong-yeon: "No One Should Be Discouraged Because of the Color of the Spoon They Are Born With in Their Mouth"

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon is attending the Matson Talk held at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government Auditorium on July 15 and talking with the residents.

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, promised, "No one should be discouraged because of the color of the spoon they were born with," and pledged, "I will make Gyeonggi Province the capital of opportunity."

On the 7th, Governor Kim stated on his Facebook, "Social integration and inclusion, as well as the dynamism of the economy and society, are all connected by the keyword 'opportunity,'" and added, "Now, to keep the promise of making Gyeonggi Province the 'capital of opportunity,' we will actively promote the 'Gyeonggi 5 Major Opportunity Packages.'

He emphasized, "First, to bridge the gap in opportunities, we will lay down an 'opportunity ladder' for young people preparing to enter society and the 4.3 million baby boomers who have been excluded from policy targets," and "We will provide 'opportunity income' to cultural artists, persons with disabilities, and others who create social value but are not compensated in the market."

He added, "We will establish an 'opportunity safety net' for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities who lack preparedness for crises; an 'opportunity power plant' for innovation growth and leading future industries necessary to provide more opportunities; and an 'opportunity base' to spread social values such as social economy and ESG, and to provide easy access to culture, arts, sports, and content to enhance quality of life and enjoyment."

Governor Kim explained, "The UK Labour Party published a white paper in the early 21st century titled 'New Opportunities: Fair Chances for the Future,'" and said, "The 'New Opportunities' vision aims for an 'upwardly mobile society' that enables the working class to become middle class, and the middle class to become wealthy."

He then pledged, "(I too) will create a society where upward social mobility is possible through one's talent and passion," and promised, "For a 'country of opportunity,' Gyeonggi Province, the 'capital of opportunity,' will stand at the 'center of change' in South Korea."

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