Former President Park Geun-hye Visits Wonju Jungang Market for the First Time in 14 Years to Campaign for Candidate Kim Jintae

Former President Park Geun-hye Visits Jungang Market in Wonju

Appeals for Support: "Candidate Kim Jintae Is Essential for Gangwon's Development"

Former President Park Geun-hye visited Jungang Market in Wonju, Gangwon Province on the 28th to campaign in support of Kim Jintae, the People Power Party candidate for Governor of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province. This visit marks Park’s first trip to Wonju in 14 years since 2012.

Former President Park Geun-hye visited Wonju Central Market in Gangwon Province on the 28th to campaign in support of Kim Jintae, the People Power Party candidate for Governor of Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province. Photo by Kim Jintae

From the morning, thousands of citizens and supporters flocked to Jungang Market in Wonju to catch a glimpse of the former president, making the area bustling with activity.

Upon Park’s arrival at the market, candidate Kim Jintae welcomed her by presenting a flowerpot, recalling the scene from 2012 when Kim himself had given a flowerpot to Park during her visit to Chuncheon Pungmul Market. This symbolically highlighted the long-standing relationship between the two.

Addressing the citizens, former President Park said, “I visited Jungang Market here in Wonju back in 2012. Returning here after 14 years brings back so many memories.”

She continued, “I am truly grateful to all the citizens of Wonju who have welcomed me so warmly today.”

Park also spoke about her special connection to Gangwon Province, saying, “My father once served in the military in Yanggu, which is why I have a particular affection for Gangwon Province.”

She then appealed for support for Kim Jintae, stating, “I have known candidate Kim Jintae for a long time. I remember him as a responsible and diligent person who does his work well.”

Park added, “I believe Gangwon Province needs someone like Kim Jintae to continue its development. I ask the citizens of Wonju and the people of Gangwon Province for your strong support.”

Candidate Kim expressed his gratitude for Park’s support and met with market merchants and citizens to seek their backing.

After greeting numerous supporters at the market, former President Park moved on to Hoengseong, where she is scheduled to continue campaigning in support of candidate Kim Jintae.

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