Kim Jin-tae Makes Relay Visits in Chuncheon and Wonju on Buddha's Birthday... "I Will Listen to and Care for Residents in Humble Places"

Kim Jin-tae, Candidate for Governor of Gangwon Province
Visits Local Temples to Engage Buddhist Voters
Accompanied by Honorary Senior Campaign Advisor Kim Moon-soo at Seongmunsa Temple
Eldest Son Attends Buddha’s Birthday Ceremony at Woljeongsa Temple with Yoo Sang-bum

Kim Jin-tae, the People Power Party candidate for Governor of Gangwon Provincial Special Self-Governing Province, visited Chuncheon Samunsa, Seokwangsa, and Jeongbeopsa temples, followed by Wonju Seongmunsa Temple, in celebration of Buddha's Birthday in the Buddhist Era 2570. During his visits, Kim Jin-tae greeted each Buddhist devotee he met, reflecting on the values of compassion and equality that Buddha's birth represents. Notably, Kim Moon-soo, Honorary Senior Campaign Advisor, accompanied him during the visit to Seongmunsa Temple, lending additional significance to the occasion.

Kim Jin-tae, the People Power Party candidate for Governor of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, visited Chuncheon Samunsa, Seogwangsa, Jeongbeopsa, and then Wonju Seongmunsa in succession to celebrate Buddha's Birthday in the year 2570 of the Buddhist calendar. Photo provided by candidate Kim Jin-tae

On the same day, Kim Jin-tae’s eldest son visited Woljeongsa Temple, the head temple of the Jogye Order’s 4th District in Odaesan, together with National Assembly member Yoo Sang-bum. They paid a courtesy visit to Venerable Toe-U Jeongnyeom, the abbot, and had a cordial conversation, after which they attended the Buddha’s Birthday celebration ceremony, praying for the well-being of local residents and the development of Gangwon Provincial Special Self-Governing Province.

In his Buddha’s Birthday message released that day, Kim Jin-tae expressed, “I extend my deep respect and gratitude to temples and the Buddhist community that have preserved Gangwon’s traditional culture and local community,” emphasizing, “The spirit of compassion—embracing others and reaching out first to neighbors in need—is all the more essential as conflicts and divisions deepen.” He added, “I will always listen closely to the voices of those in humble places and pay even more careful attention to the lives of each and every resident.”

In fact, during his tenure as governor, Kim Jin-tae has committed more effort than any previous governor to supporting the local Buddhist community, including expanding support for traditional temples within the province.

After concluding his temple visits, Kim Jin-tae immediately shifted into a full-scale campaign mode to broaden his support base in the Wonju area. Starting in the afternoon, he and Honorary Senior Campaign Advisor Kim Moon-soo plan to board the campaign vehicle and tour throughout Wonju City, conducting an extensive canvassing operation.

He will continue with an evening rally at the AK Department Store intersection in Wonju without pause, demonstrating his strong determination to cement his rising poll numbers into a decisive victory in the city.

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