Kim Dong-yeon: "'Opportunity Income' and 'Establishment of Northern Gyeonggi Province' Are Policies to Broaden Opportunities in Our Society"

[Suwon Ilbo=Park No-hun Reporter] Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon reaffirmed his commitment to 'opportunity income' and the 'establishment of Northern Gyeonggi Province.'

Governor Kim stated on the 22nd through SNS, "I will provide 'opportunity income' not only to cultural and artistic workers but also to various residents who create social value," and added, "We will also conduct research projects to establish the concrete concept and direction for this initiative."

He continued, "The 'establishment of Northern Gyeonggi Province' should no longer end in mere words. It is not just a matter of compensation for damages caused by regulations, but a challenge to utilize the unlimited potential of the northern region as an opportunity for the growth of the Republic of Korea."

Governor Kim concluded by emphasizing, "Both 'opportunity income' and the 'establishment of Northern Gyeonggi Province' are policies to broaden opportunities in our society," and stated, "Gyeonggi Province will lead the change."

The following is the full text of Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon's SNS post.

<'Opportunity Income' and 'Establishment of Northern Gyeonggi Province'>
Through the Gyeonggi Province Assembly's government audit and questioning for the second day, I was able to feel the passion and wisdom of the assembly members, representatives of our residents. I would like to express my gratitude and respect once again. Today, in particular, I had the opportunity to reaffirm my vision for 'opportunity income' and the 'establishment of Northern Gyeonggi Province.'
Since taking office as governor, I have emphasized 'opportunity.' After concluding my public service as Deputy Prime Minister and meeting many people across the nation for more than two years, I realized that the difficulties they face are connected to opportunity. I believe that more opportunities can increase the dynamism of our society, and more equitable opportunities can reduce polarization and create a path toward a community of inclusion and mutual prosperity.
In the case of cultural and artistic workers, they create social value through artistic creation, but if not recognized by the market, they cannot earn income. We must recognize the value of continuing creative activities. Providing income for a certain period to offer opportunities for creation is precisely what 'opportunity income' is.
I will provide 'opportunity income' not only to cultural and artistic workers but to various residents who create social value. We will also conduct research projects to establish the concrete concept and direction for this initiative.
The 'establishment of Northern Gyeonggi Province' should no longer end in mere words. A paradigm shift is necessary. It is not just a matter of compensation for damages caused by regulations, but a challenge to utilize the unlimited potential of the northern region as an opportunity for the growth of the Republic of Korea.
With a vision and blueprint that the public can understand, we will create region-specific future development plans and receive evaluation from residents.
Both 'opportunity income' and the 'establishment of Northern Gyeonggi Province' are policies to broaden opportunities in our society. To create a society where every citizen of the Republic of Korea enjoys abundant opportunities and can dream of a better life through this, Gyeonggi Province will lead the change.