Former Gyeongnam Governor Kim Kyung-soo Returns on the 5th... Martial Law: "All Schedules Canceled, Immediate Return"

Former Gyeongnam Governor Kim Kyung-soo, who is currently staying in Germany, has expressed his intention to return to Korea early.

Kim posted consecutively on his social media mentioning President Yoon Seok-yeol's declaration and lifting of martial law, stating, "I will cancel all schedules and return home as soon as possible."

Former Governor Kim Kyung-soo's Facebook post and former Governor Kim Kyung-soo of Gyeongnam attending the 15th anniversary memorial event for the late President Roh Moo-hyun. Photo by Lee Se-ryeong

In a post on the morning of the 4th, he said, "I spent a distressing six hours from the declaration to the lifting of martial law yesterday and today, and it was truly devastating," adding, "The ruling and opposition parties are no longer in a situation to fight."

"Now is the time for the National Assembly to step up and take charge of the state affairs," he emphasized, "We must put our heads together and gather wisdom to form a crisis management neutral cabinet."

He also said, "Although I had a scheduled visit to the United States, I am canceling everything and urgently returning home," and added, "I will fulfill the role of an awakened citizen together with the people."

Originally, Kim had announced his return at the end of February next year, but it is known that he plans to return on a Korean Air flight departing at 6:50 PM on the 4th and arriving at Incheon Airport at 4:15 PM on the 5th.

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