Kim Dong-yeon: "This Year, President Yoon Visited Gyeonggi-do 7 Times, Han Dong-hoon 4 Times... Stop the Political Show"

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon is holding a press conference on the 5th.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon sharply criticized President Yoon Seok-yeol and People Power Party Emergency Committee Chairman Han Dong-hoon for visiting Gyeonggi Province seven and four times respectively within just one month this year, calling for an end to the "political show." He also emphasized that the incorporation of Gimpo and Guri cities into Seoul and the promotion of the Gyeonggi Northern Special Autonomous Province are mutually incompatible policies.

At a press conference on the establishment of the Gyeonggi Northeastern Public Medical Center held at the Gyeonggi Provincial Government briefing room on the 5th, Governor Kim responded to questions regarding the concurrent promotion of Seoul incorporation and regional division by saying, "President Yoon held eight public livelihood forums this year, seven of which were held in Gyeonggi Province. I hear he is coming again today," and criticized, "While we usually welcome the president and party leaders visiting Gyeonggi Province, why are they coming so frequently now, just over two months before the general election?"

He continued, "Currently, people’s livelihoods and the economy are in ruins, and it is difficult enough to focus on these issues. Yet, the president has visited Gyeonggi Province seven times, and Chairman Han Dong-hoon has come four times in the two months leading up to the election," adding, "They are only making empty promises and populist pledges that will mostly disappear after the general election."

He further stated, "I cannot help but feel worried and concerned about this situation," pointing out, "Tax revenues are expected to run a deficit of 60 trillion won, yet tax cuts for the wealthy are proceeding while vulnerable groups, small and medium-sized enterprises, small business owners, and the self-employed are facing unprecedented difficulties. Despite this, the president has visited Gyeonggi Province seven times."

Governor Kim also raised his voice, saying, "The government and others talk about the Seoul Mega City, the incorporation of Gimpo and Guri into Seoul, and the Northern Special Autonomous Province, but I wonder if they understand how much time is needed to promote these initiatives. If there was sincerity, why are they only bringing this up now in such a serious situation?"

He added, "Gyeonggi Province has spent over a year and seven months creating visions and policies for the promotion of the Northern Special Autonomous Province, holding more than 90 public hearings, passing resolutions twice in the provincial council, conducting National Assembly forums, and requesting resident referendums."

Furthermore, he criticized, "The incorporation of Gimpo and Guri into Seoul and the Northern Special Autonomous Province are incompatible. Doing this right before the election is a grave mistake and nothing more than a political show for the general election. It is deplorable to see such time-consuming and effort-intensive matters being handled without vision just before the general election, dragging the Republic of Korea in an uncertain direction."

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