Gangwon Province Ushers in Era of 10 Trillion Won in National Funding... Appreciation Plaques Presented to National Assembly Officials

Kim Jin-tae Expresses Gratitude for Bipartisan Support in Securing National Funding for Gangwon Province

On January 20, Kim Jin-tae, Governor of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, invited National Assembly officials who contributed to ushering in the era of 10 trillion won in national funding for the first time in the province’s history to the provincial government’s trade consultation room and presented them with plaques of appreciation.

A view of Gangwon Provincial Government Office. Provided by Gangwon Provincial Government

This presentation of appreciation plaques was arranged to express gratitude for their efforts in comprehensively supporting the process, including monitoring the National Assembly’s schedule and budget deliberations on-site, sharing updates on parliamentary trends, delivering Gangwon-related budget materials, and assisting with the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts review process.

The recipients of the plaques of appreciation (12 people, listed in alphabetical order by surname) are: △ Kang Soim, Senior Secretary (Office of Assemblyman Heo Young) △ Kim Namgyun, Secretary (Office of Assemblyman Song Kiheon) △ Kim Youngseong, Senior Secretary (Office of Assemblyman Lee Cheolgyu) △ Kim Yoonjae, Secretary (Office of Assemblyman Kwon Seongdong) △ Park Sangjin, Legislative Investigator (National Assembly Secretariat) △ Seo Yungwon, Administrative Officer (National Assembly Secretariat) △ Oh Seoyoung, Secretary (Office of Assemblyman Lee Yangsoo) △ Lee Jihyun, Secretary (Office of Assemblyman Park Jeongha) △ Jang Sujin, Senior Secretary (Office of Assemblyman Yoo Sangbeom) △ Jeong Dawa, Secretary (Office of Assemblyman Han Giho) △ Han Jaekeun, Manager (People Power Party Floor Leader’s Office) △ Hong Suhyeon, Secretary (Office of Assemblyman Kang Seungkyu).

Representing the group, Senior Secretary Kim Youngseong stated, “Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province has ushered in the era of 10 trillion won in national funding, and achieved a visible result by securing 6.8 million won per resident-the highest in the nation. This was made possible through the close cooperation of the governor, provincial officials, and the National Assembly.”

Governor Kim Jin-tae said, “Regardless of political affiliation, I would like to express my deep gratitude on behalf of the residents to the National Assembly officials who played a significant role in ushering in the era of 10 trillion won in national funding for Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province. Thanks to your efforts, the province ranked fifth nationwide in terms of total scale.” He added, “I ask for your continued support in securing national funding for 2027 as well.”