Kim Kwan-young, North Jeolla Governor Candidate: "I Have Never Used the President for Election Purposes"

Kim Responds Publicly to Democratic Party's Denial of "Prior Communication with President Lee" Claim

Kim Kwan-young, the independent candidate for Governor of Jeonbuk Province, stated on May 24, "I have never used the President for election purposes or for political gain, nor do I have any intention of doing so."

This was in response to the Democratic Party of Korea's dismissal earlier that day, saying, "After confirming the facts through the Presidential Office, we were assured that Kim's claim of having had prior communication with President Lee is completely untrue."

Kim Kwan-young, Independent Candidate for Governor of Jeonbuk Province. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

Kim said, "I regret that my remarks were interpreted differently, leading to unnecessary controversy," and added, "I believe further political strife over this issue will not benefit either the President or the residents of Jeonbuk Province."

He went on to say, "I have already declared an end to negative campaigning and am now focusing the election on policies centered on the Jeonbuk economy and the lives of its residents. The choice belongs to the people of Jeonbuk."

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