Kim Dong-yeon: "Support rate lower than in elections for all metropolitan mayors including President Yoon... It's regrettable"

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon is holding a press conference on the 1st anniversary of his inauguration on the 30th.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon expressed regret, stating that according to Realmeter's opinion poll results, he is the only governor among President Yoon Suk-yeol and the 17 metropolitan and provincial governors whose recent approval rating has risen compared to the vote share in last year's election.

At the '1st Anniversary Press Conference of the 8th Term Gyeonggi Province Governor' held on the 30th at the briefing room of Gyeonggi Provincial Government in Yeongtong, Suwon, Governor Kim Dong-yeon responded to the question, "What do you think about the Realmeter poll results showing that only Governor Kim Dong-yeon has a higher current approval rating than the vote share during the election?" by saying, "Among the 17 metropolitan and provincial governors, I am the only one whose approval rating has increased compared to the vote share during the election," adding, "(Although I should be pleased with this result,) I actually feel regretful."

He further explained, "According to statistics from early June, President Yoon Suk-yeol's approval rating is down by 12% compared to his vote share in the presidential election," and "Other metropolitan and provincial governors have also seen their approval ratings decrease compared to their vote shares, ranging from a minimum of 3% to over 30%."

Moreover, he added, "While I am personally grateful, it is very regrettable and embarrassing as a politician that political leaders, including the president and metropolitan and provincial governors, have shown approval ratings lower than their election vote shares over the past year."

He also elaborated, "The relatively low negative evaluations of me seem to reflect positive assessments from moderate and conservative groups regarding my handling of affairs with trust and common sense."

Governor Kim Dong-yeon also expressed optimism about the remainder of his term.

He promised, "If my term were counted as a day, it has just passed 6 a.m., meaning I have only completed about a quarter of it. There is still a whole day left to work, and I will do my best by lowering my posture, opening my ears, and listening with my heart."

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