Kim Dong-yeon: "As DJ said, history sometimes regresses but progresses"

Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, said on the 21st, "History may regress momentarily, but in the long run, it follows the path of progress, as President Kim Dae-jung said."

Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province [Image source=Yonhap News]

On this day, Governor Kim made these remarks during a congratulatory speech at the 'Kim Dae-jung 100th Birth Anniversary Forum' held at the Korea Press Center in Jung-gu, Seoul, citing the Yoon Seok-yeol administration's ideological use of Liberation Day as an example of regressive history.

He said, "President Kim Dae-jung said, 'I believed in the people and history until the end,' and I think this was said out of concern for the momentary process of historical regression," adding, "I hope this becomes an important opportunity to believe in the progress of history and to wholeheartedly prevent regression."

Governor Kim also mentioned that he keeps the nameplate he received when he started public service over 40 years ago and the 'Silsa-gusi' (practical and realistic) handwritten desk clock he received 22 years ago while serving President Kim Dae-jung at the Blue House on his office desk. He added, "From the nameplate, I recall my original intention, and from the desk clock, I reflect on the president's philosophy as I steer the provincial administration."

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