Kim Dong-yeon: "I will not lose my original intention and will change the political arena"

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

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon stated, "In the past, no government has ever had discussions about a (next) presidential candidate just one year into the president's term," diagnosing it as "a phenomenon combined with instability in political leadership." He emphasized his intention to reform the political landscape of the Republic of Korea.

At the '1st Anniversary Press Conference of the 8th Term of the Gyeonggi Province Governor' held on the 30th at the briefing room of Gyeonggi Provincial Office in Yeongtong, Suwon, Governor Kim responded to related questions by saying, "This phenomenon has emerged due to a mix of political leadership instability and dissatisfaction with the current government, along with expectations for new leadership," adding, "It is the first time such discussions have arisen just one year into the president's term, and it is not desirable for the country."

He further stated, "The reason I entered politics was to bring about political reform," and added, "Although I am currently a step away from central politics, I will not lose my political初心 and will do my best to move forward as far as my strength allows."

In particular, he expressed a strong desire for political reform by saying, "When I joined the Democratic Party, 94% of party members supported the political reform I proposed," and "If we do not change the mold for making fish-shaped bread (Bungeoppang), no matter how well the dough is prepared, the result will always be the same fish-shaped bread."

However, Governor Kim promised, "Since I am currently the Governor of Gyeonggi Province, I will first devote myself to Gyeonggi Province with sincerity, without selfishness, and with all my passion and dedication."

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