Controversy Over 'Gyeonggi Mood' Kim Dong-yeon: "I Believe Representative Lee Jae-myung Shares the Same Broad Perspective"

Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, stated on the 26th that he believes Representative Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party of Korea shares the same broad thoughts and principles regarding Lee's remark that the establishment of the 'Gyeonggi Northern Special Autonomous Province' is premature.

At a press conference held at the Gyeonggi Provincial Office to announce the 'Northern Suwon Technovalley Development Plan,' Governor Kim emphasized in response to a question about this issue, "Considering the traditions, values, and policies of the Democratic Party, whether it is Representative Lee or anyone else in the party, going against this direction is inappropriate."

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon is holding a press conference on the development plan for Buk Suwon Technovalley on the 26th.

Earlier, on the 23rd, Representative Lee Jae-myung, during a visit to Uijeongbu, responded to a question about his thoughts on the 'Gyeonggi Northern Special Autonomous Province' plan by saying, "The population of Gyeonggi Province has exceeded 14 million, so at some point, a division of the province will be necessary," but added, "However, if the division is implemented without measures for the finances of Northern Gyeonggi, there is a very high possibility it will deteriorate into a situation like Gangwon Province."

In response, the People Power Party criticized on the 24th, calling it "disparaging Gangwon Province," and on the 26th, the People Power Party's general election candidates from the Northern Gyeonggi region stated, "The residents' aspirations have been trampled," and questioned, "What exactly is the Democratic Party's position when the party leader opposes it but the governor supports it?"

The Democratic Party responded on the 24th that regarding Governor Kim's plan for the Gyeonggi Northern Special Autonomous Province, the party would announce its position at an appropriate time, and that it has not expressed opposition to the division nor has a party stance been decided.

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