Former Gyeongnam Governor Kim Kyung-soo, who was on a hunger strike demanding the dismissal of President Yoon Suk-yeol, was transported to a hospital on the 22nd due to deteriorating health.
Lee Jae-myung, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, and Kim Kyung-soo, former governor of Gyeongnam, are attending a national crisis overcoming meeting held at the Democratic Party's tent protest site in front of Gwanghwamun, Seoul, on the 12th, engaging in conversation. 2025.3.12 Photo by Kim Hyun-min
Kim's side stated on the 14th day of the hunger strike, "Kim was immediately transported to the hospital at 7:15 PM following the medical staff's strong recommendation to stop the hunger strike immediately."
Kim's side reported that his blood pressure and blood sugar levels had dropped to concerning levels, and symptoms of dehydration also appeared. The medical staff had also advised Kim to stop the hunger strike the previous day due to concerns about his worsening health.
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