Kim Kyung-soo: "Let's Make This Year a Victory for a Stronger Democratic Party"

Extends New Year's Greetings,
Emphasizes "A Year in Which the People Win"

Former Gyeongnam Governor Kim Kyung-soo said on the Lunar New Year holiday, "Let's unite greatly and make this a year in which the people win."

Former Governor Kim Kyung-soo of Gyeongnam Province. Photo by Yonhap News

On the 27th, Kim posted on his Facebook, "We have welcomed the Lunar New Year holiday of Eulsa Year, the year of the blue snake symbolizing wisdom," adding, "This year, 2025, the Eulsa Year, must be a year in which the people who defended democracy on the midwinter streets win, without repeating the painful history of the past. It was a year filled with deep worries as we witnessed a world turned upside down and a collapsing economy, but I hope everyone enjoys the Lunar New Year holiday with the children who have grown steadily and the people who are always a joy to meet."

He also said, "Safety is a concern due to forecasts of heavy snow and cold waves," and added, "The flu is rampant, and I am worried about the health of the elderly and children. I sincerely hope everyone returns safely and healthily to their hometowns without any problems."

He continued, "In the new year, I will do my utmost to ensure that a wise and normal government is launched to alleviate the worries and hardships of the people, and to create a Korea of hope and leap forward again," emphasizing, "Democracy made together is strong. In the end, the people will win. Let's make this a year of victory for a greater Democratic Party where everyone becomes one."

On the 23rd, former Governor Kim attended the founding commemorative symposium of the think tank 'The Seventh Country LAB,' established by former Democratic Party floor leader Park Kwang-on, stating, "All politicians bear responsibility for the situation that has arisen. In that regard, I will find the role I can play and do my best to make efforts," and added, "I think I will need to have many consultations with the party members, including our party leader Lee Jae-myung, during the course of future activities."