Former Gyeongsangnam-do Governor Kim Gyeong-soo, who was sentenced to two years in prison for the 'Druking Comment Manipulation' case during the last presidential election and served a special pardon, visited Bongha Village in Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, where the grave of former President Roh Moo-hyun is located on his first schedule after being released from prison.
Former Governor Kim visited the grave of former President Roh in Bongha Village at around 10 am today (28th) and laid flowers and burned incense.
I even bowed twice in front of Neoreokbawi Rock.
Former Governor Kim later wrote in the guest book, "I think I now understand a little why the President emphasized citizen democracy and national unity. We who remain will do our best until the end. I miss you. I love you, Mr. President!"
In response to a reporter's question about future plans, former governor Kim said, "I came out today (I was released from prison), but first of all, I was away from my family for a while, so I will calmly organize my thoughts while spending time with my family, and I will tell you when the opportunity arises." .
He said, "The thing that former President Roh picked as the greatest task during his tenure was national integration," he said.
"Whether any government reforms, isn't it a national misfortune that when the government changes, these things that become like castles on the sand of the Sasang Pavilion continue to repeat?" I want to be a society where
Regarding the plan to visit former President Moon Jae-in's sister-in-law in Yangsan, he replied, "Since it's New Year's Eve, shouldn't we go to say hello sooner or later?"
Former Governor Kim came out of Changwon Prison past 0:00 on that day, as he was pardoned without a lottery ticket ahead of the expiration of his sentence of five months.
Former Governor Kim is restricted from running for election until December 28, 2027, so he cannot run for the 2024 National Assembly election, the 2026 local election, and the 2027 presidential election.
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