[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Ju-yeon] Former Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Byung-kwan announced on the 1st that he has resigned from his position as Chief Secretary to the Speaker of the National Assembly and will run in the by-election for the National Assembly held alongside the June 1 local elections.
On the same day, former lawmaker Kim said on Facebook, "Yesterday, I finished my role as Chief Secretary to the Speaker after watching the filibuster (unlimited debate) that continued until midnight at the National Assembly," adding, "Serving Speaker Park Byeong-seok, I prepared for the passage of the prosecution reform bill and reflected on the essence of politics and the role of the National Assembly."
He said, "Now, I am returning as a Democratic Party member of Seongnam Bundang-gap," and added, "I will contemplate my role in the upcoming June 1 local elections and create an opportunity to speak again."
Former lawmaker Kim served as a member of the 20th National Assembly representing Seongnam Bundang-gap in Gyeonggi Province but was narrowly defeated by former People Power Party lawmaker Kim Eun-hye in the same district during the 21st general election. Since November last year, he has served as Chief Secretary to the Speaker of the National Assembly.
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