Kim Jintae Vows “Comprehensive Support Without Blind Spots Will Drive Gangwon’s Success”

Kim Jintae, Candidate for Governor of Gangwon Province

Listening to Voices from the Welfare and Agriculture Sectors

Bold Livelihood Pledges: Expanded Welfare Allowance for Seniors Over 60

Doubling Senior Employment and More

Kim Jintae, the People Power Party’s candidate for Governor of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, continued his relentless policy drive by actively listening to voices from the field in key livelihood sectors across the province, including welfare, seniors, agriculture and livestock, and architecture.

Candidate Jin-Tae Kim began a series of policy meetings on the 19th, starting with a roundtable with the Gangwon Social Welfare Solidarity. He also held consecutive policy discussions with the Korea Senior Citizens Association Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Federation, Gangwon Agricultural Cooperative Federation, Briquette Bank, and Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Architects Association, gathering voices from the field and offering tailored pledges. Photo by Candidate Jin-Tae Kim

On May 19, Candidate Kim Jintae began a series of policy meetings, starting with the Gangwon Social Welfare Solidarity. He then held consecutive discussions with the Korea Senior Citizens Association Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Federation, Gangwon Agricultural Cooperative, Briquette Bank, and Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Architects Association, collecting opinions from the field and presenting tailored pledges.

At the first event of the day, the Gangwon Social Welfare Solidarity meeting held at Bears Hotel in Chuncheon, Candidate Kim put forward substantial measures to improve working conditions, going beyond previous achievements. He announced, “We will expand the welfare allowance paid by our province to ensure that it is provided in full to workers aged 60 or older.” This announcement received enthusiastic applause from the audience. He proposed to boldly add KRW 4.6 billion to the existing budget of KRW 2.7 billion, expanding the total to KRW 7.3 billion for this initiative.

Candidate Kim emphasized, “With two-thirds of field workers aged 60 or older, we cannot allow administrative convenience to marginalize them,” and added, “Even if it requires a larger budget, this is the path Gangwon must pursue, and I will take responsibility for fulfilling this promise.”

Regarding concerns about the possible abolition of existing home care services during the introduction of integrated care, Candidate Kim stated, “We will never disrupt the existing market functions or take away jobs in the name of building a new system,” clearly expressing his intention to respect market functions. He also highlighted the welfare blind spots where private facilities are excluded from comprehensive health check-up support for social welfare workers. “Over the last four years, I have closely examined the field and become fully aware of these issues. We will thoroughly identify and support not only subsidized organizations but also private long-term care institutions that have not yet benefited,” he declared.

One social welfare worker at the scene remarked, “These are precious pledges that could only come from a deep understanding of the welfare field,” expressing surprise at Candidate Kim’s grasp of on-site realities.

At the subsequent policy meeting with the Korea Senior Citizens Association Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Federation, major pledges were also presented to enhance the quality of life for seniors. Candidate Kim pledged, “The most effective welfare for seniors is providing jobs,” and promised, “By boldly matching national and provincial funds, we will double the senior employment program from its current size.” He further appealed for strong support, saying, “Whether you love or hate me, please keep this son alive and then scold me—only then can I truly help you as Governor. If you entrust me with a second term, I will ensure every suggestion from the field is fully reflected in provincial governance, without leaving out a single word.”

Candidate Jin Tae Kim began a series of policy meetings on the 19th, starting with a meeting of the Gangwon Social Welfare Solidarity. He held consecutive policy discussions with the Gangwon Province Federation of the Korean Senior Citizens Association, Gangwon Agricultural Cooperatives, Briquette Bank, and the Gangwon Province Architectural Society, gathering voices from the field and proposing tailored pledges. Photo by Candidate Jin Tae Kim

In the afternoon, Candidate Kim Jintae continued visiting the field. He attended the Gangwon Agricultural Cooperative policy meeting held on the first floor of his campaign office, where he listened to the challenges faced by farmers, livestock breeders, and ginseng growers, and discussed strategies to enhance the competitiveness of Gangwon’s agricultural and livestock industries.

Over the course of the day, Candidate Kim completed a comprehensive series of activities addressing issues ranging from resolving welfare blind spots to dramatically expanding the budget for agriculture and livestock. He wrapped up his schedule after meetings with branch managers from the Briquette Bank and the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Architects Association. Through his proven drive and field-oriented policies, he once again demonstrated he is the right person to ensure Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province’s continued progress.

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