Kim Dong-yeon Holds Book Publication Event...Formally Announces Bid for Second Term as Gyeonggi Governor

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Kim Gap-dong] Governor Kim Dong-yeon of Gyeonggi Province held a book concert for his recently published memoir 'Living Life as Myself' at the Grand Theater of the Gyeonggi Arts Center on the 2nd.

Approximately 20,000 attendees, including supporters and key Democratic Party figures, participated in the event. (Estimated by organizers)

Large crowds began arriving more than three hours before the main event started at 4 p.m. that day. Parliamentary candidates for the Gyeonggi gubernatorial primary Choo Mi-ae, Kwon Chil-seung, and Han Jun-ho, as well as former Representative Yang Ki-dae, all attended.

At the publication event, former President Moon Jae-in sent a congratulatory message, Kim Dae-jung Foundation Chairman Kwon Noh-gap and CEO Jung Cheong-rae sent video messages, and Roh Moo-hyun Foundation Chairman Cha Seong-soo offered congratulations in person for Governor Kim's administration and the book's publication.

Gyeonggi Party Chairman Kim Seung-won, Representatives Kim Young-jin, Kim Jun-hyuk, Min Byung-duk, Seo Young-suk, Hong Ki-won, Park Jeong, Lee So-young, Kim Joo-young, and Lee Sang-sik, as well as preliminary education superintendent candidates You Eun-hye and An Min-seok for Gyeonggi Province, also attended.

In his opening remarks, Governor Kim said, "Four years ago, I barely won the gubernatorial election for Gyeonggi Province, and I had arrogant thoughts wondering if my abilities or experience played a role. I sincerely confess, reflect, and repent on this to Democratic Party members. Please accept my honest heart," and made a deep bow on the podium.

He continued, "Now, for the success of the Democratic Party and the government of national sovereignty, Gyeonggi Province will do its best," and said, "With the mindset that Gyeonggi Province is the responsible party on the ground, I will do my utmost to surely create the values that the Democratic Party and government pursue."

Governor Kim especially pledged, "Gyeonggi Province will take responsibility for 2% of the 3% potential growth rate the government has set," and "We will achieve 200 trillion won in additional investment attraction and create a new economic map in Gyeonggi Province."

Meanwhile, the book, subtitled 'Four Years of Running, Four More Years of Running—Kim Dong-yeon's Vision for Gyeonggi Province,' evaluates key policy projects over the four years of the 8th popular election term, including expansionary fiscal policy and opportunity income, and contains major provincial administration goals (pledges) for the next four years, including the supply of 100,000 opportunity housing units and the attraction of 200 trillion won in investment.