Kim Dongyeon: "The Resurrection of Jesus Is Hope and Unity... May It Fill the Hearts of Our People"

Kim Dongyeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province and a Democratic Party presidential primary candidate, said on the 20th, Easter Sunday, "I pray that the hope and unity of the resurrection will fill the hearts of our people and our society."

Democratic Party presidential primary candidate Kim Dongyeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, is announcing his pledges at the 'Backpack and TMI' press conference held at the campaign office in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on the 18th. Photo by Yonhap News Agency Kim Dongyeon Camp

On his Facebook page that day, Governor Kim stated, "I rejoice in and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who overcame darkness and death."

He said, "The resurrection of Jesus is hope and unity," adding, "In a world full of despair, He sacrificed Himself to open the way to life."

He continued, "He transformed hostility and conflict into reconciliation and peace," and emphasized, "I pray that the hope and unity of this resurrection will fill the hearts of our people and our society."