Kim Dong-yeon: "This Korea-Japan Summit Is a Terror Attack on National Dignity and Public Pride"

Gyeonggi Province Governor Kim Dong-yeon’s post on his SNS on the 22nd

Kim Dong-yeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, called the recent Korea-Japan summit a terror against national dignity and the pride of the people, questioning which country's president Yoon Suk-yeol is.

On the 22nd, Kim posted on his social media (SNS), "From our perspective, this Korea-Japan summit became a result of the president's 'arbitrary decision,' and from Japan's perspective, a 'meticulous negotiation strategy,'" adding, "While it is necessary to improve future-oriented relations with Japan, this is absolutely not the way."

He further stated, "This summit is a 'terror against the pride of the people and national dignity,'" criticizing, "It is not only the height of incompetence but also greatly shook the identity and values of the Republic of Korea."

Moreover, he added, "The president and his aides boast that they succeeded in opening the hearts of the Japanese people, but on the contrary, they have closed the hearts of our people."

He also pointed out, "At yesterday's Cabinet meeting, the president spent about 23 minutes explaining the Korea-Japan summit," and "The March 1st Independence Movement Day commemorative speech, which declares the direction of Japan-Korea relations and diplomacy, lasted only 5 minutes and 30 seconds, and the explanation was full of stubbornness and arrogance."

Kim questioned, "Which country's president is the one who sells Japan to our people and businesses?" and lamented, "If issues like Dokdo or the comfort women were discussed at this summit, it would be truly shocking."

He also expressed concern, saying, "There was mention of the Fukushima contaminated water discharge, but I am curious and worried whether the president firmly expressed our position regarding the health and welfare of our people and the domestic related industries," adding, "The president is always busy explaining after returning from abroad, and the people feel anxious whenever the president goes on an overseas trip."

He concluded by criticizing, "The greatest crisis facing the Republic of Korea right now is not an economic or livelihood crisis, but a 'presidential leadership crisis.'"