Kim Eun-hye Admits Defeat "Grateful for Excessive Support... Kim Dong-yeon to Cooperate with Yoon Government to Repay"

"No Party Lines in Gyeonggi-do's Development"

Kim Eun-hye, the People Power Party candidate for Gyeonggi Province governor, attended the 'Central Election Committee Gyeonggi On-site Meeting' held at Ilsan KINTEX on the 20th of last month and participated in the national pledge./Photo by the National Assembly Press Photographers Group

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] Kim Eun-hye, the People Power Party candidate for Governor of Gyeonggi Province, expressed remarks that seemed to acknowledge defeat on the 2nd.

At around 6:40 a.m. that day, Candidate Kim visited her office and said, "I am grateful for the overwhelming support," and "I also send my congratulations to Candidate Kim Dong-yeon, who was elected Governor of Gyeonggi Province."

She continued, "There is no ruling or opposition party when it comes to the development of Gyeonggi Province," and added, "I ask that you cooperate with the Yoon Seok-yeol administration and repay the residents of Gyeonggi Province."

She also said, "I was unable to win due to my shortcomings. I lost, but you did not lose," and "With the passion the people have shown for the People Power Party in this local election, I hope you will send even greater strength for the normalization of the Republic of Korea."