Kim Dong-yeon: "The President's In-Law Allegation 'Seoul~Yangpyeong Expressway' Cancellation Is Pitiful and Regrettable"

Text and photo posted by Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, on his SNS on the 6th

Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, expressed his outrage over the truly absurd situation surrounding the cancellation of the 'Seoul~Yangpyeong Expressway' project.

While on a business trip to Thailand, Governor Kim heard the news and posted on his social media (SNS) late on the 6th, stating, "During my business trip to Bangkok to help Gyeonggi Province companies expand into overseas markets, I heard from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport that the 'Seoul~Yangpyeong Expressway' project would be completely canceled," adding, "It is extremely regrettable and pathetic."

He continued, "When allegations of preferential treatment toward President Yoon Seok-yeol's in-laws arose, the decision-making structure that instantly decided to cancel the project, using the opposition party as an excuse, is deplorable," and questioned, "If it is fake news, then clarify that it is not and proceed as originally planned. I don't understand why the project is being canceled. Will the government cancel all policies whenever there are fake news allegations in the future?"

In particular, he emphasized, "'The Seoul~Yangpyeong Expressway' is a long-cherished wish of the residents in the eastern Gyeonggi region," and argued, "It is a necessary project to alleviate traffic congestion on National Route 6 and the Capital Region First Ring Road, which are heavily congested in the Yangpyeong area."

Furthermore, he criticized, "The project, which has been underway for seven years, is now at risk of being derailed because of a single remark by the minister who does not understand the urgent needs of Yangpyeong residents and the local situation," adding, "Having served as Budget Director and Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, overseeing resource allocation for social overhead capital (SOC) such as expressways countless times, this is truly an absurd matter to me."

He also advised, "Changing a long-prepared policy based on one emotional remark from the minister itself is a 'governmental disorder,'" and urged, "Our lives will not change just because of one ministerial position. Please stop competing for loyalty by only looking at the president and start looking at the people."

Earlier, Won Hee-ryong, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, told reporters after a ruling party-government meeting on the 'Seoul~Yangpyeong Expressway allegations' held at the National Assembly that day, "As the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the government's decision-maker, I say this: not only the route review but the entire road construction will be completely suspended at this point."

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