Gyeonggi Province Governor Dongyeon Kim stated on the 11th that he sincerely welcomes the special pardon of former Cho Kuk Innovation Party leader Kuk Cho.


In a post on his social networking service (SNS) account that day, Governor Kim wrote, "I sincerely welcome the special pardon of former leader Kuk Cho," and expressed his hopes, saying, "This will serve as an opportunity for national unity that goes beyond personal restoration and breaks the cycle of political retaliation."


Gyeonggi Province Governor Dongyeon Kim's post on his SNS on the 11th

Gyeonggi Province Governor Dongyeon Kim's post on his SNS on the 11th

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He went on to say, "We are indebted to former leader Kuk Cho in the process of bringing about the early end of the Yoon Sukyeol rebellion regime," and added, "With this pardon, former leader Kuk Cho is now indebted to the people."


He especially stated, "I expect that he will fulfill his role and responsibilities for the success of the Lee Jaemyung administration, the Republic of Korea, and, furthermore, for a great transformation toward a new Korea."



Earlier that day, President Lee Jaemyung approved the August 15 special pardon, which included former Cho Kuk Innovation Party leader Kuk Cho and former Democratic Party lawmaker Mihyang Yoon, at an extraordinary Cabinet meeting.


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