Kim Dong-yeon Expresses "Strong Regret" Over Being Passed Over at Daegok-Sosa Line Opening Ceremony

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

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon expressed strong regret over the controversy surrounding the attendees of the opening ceremony of the Daegok-Sosa Line (Goyang Daegok to Bucheon Sosa).

At a press conference marking the first anniversary of his inauguration as the 8th governor of Gyeonggi Province held on the 30th at the briefing room of Gyeonggi Provincial Government in Yeongtong, Suwon, Governor Kim responded to a related question by saying, "I regret the controversy over who was invited to the opening ceremony," adding, "It would have been better if the related parties had gathered to celebrate and inform the residents."

He continued, "There are various stories about the reasons," and stated, "They said it was an order from above to exclude opposition party lawmakers, mayors, and the governor of Gyeonggi Province. I don't know the reason, but if this exclusion was intentional, it would be a case of losing much by trying to save little."

He also said, "The residents and the public know how this matter was carried out and who contributed to it," adding, "(This Daegok-Sosa Line) is the result of efforts by Gyeonggi Province, city and county governments, members of the National Assembly, city councilors, and provincial councilors."

The Daegok-Sosa Line is an 18.3 km double-track railway connecting Daegok in Goyang City and Sosa in Bucheon City. After seven years of construction, the opening ceremony was held on the 30th. However, despite being an event held in Gyeonggi Province, all Democratic Party-affiliated officials, including Governor Kim Dong-yeon and Bucheon Mayor Jo Yong-ik, were excluded from the invitation list.

Governor Kim also expressed dissatisfaction with the recent series of controversies over the government's 'passing over Gyeonggi Province.'

He said, "Recently, during a bio meeting, Gyeonggi Province was excluded, and in some corporate investment attraction events, Gyeonggi Province was also left out, causing controversy over 'passing over Gyeonggi Province,'" adding, "This should never happen again, and I hope that in the future, everyone, regardless of party affiliation, will join hands and celebrate together."

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