Kim Dong-yeon, the Gyeonggi Province governor, visited Daegu on the 27th and said, "I came to make an appeal to start the Seventh Republic in Daegu, the heart of patriotism and conservatism."
On that day, the governor paid tribute at the 2·28 Democracy Monument and visited the Seomun Market in Daegu, stating, "We must create the Seventh Republic to achieve a change in life."
He emphasized, "A change in life is about solving the future food issues for Korea and the problems our citizens face in their livelihoods."
Furthermore, the governor noted, "The South Korean economy is currently in a very difficult situation. Daegu ranks last among the 17 metropolitan governments, with the gross regional domestic product (GRDP) being in 17th place. The only city with a per capita GRDP of less than 30 million won is Daegu."
The governor also mentioned the necessity of "constitutional amendment." At the Jung-gu 2.28 Democratic Movement Memorial Hall, he said, "The constitutional amendment I advocate is the 'Emergency Power Amendment' that will prevent any bizarre, unconstitutional, or illegal martial law."
He continued, "It includes an 'economic amendment' that strengthens national responsibility toward socially vulnerable groups, a decentralized four-year presidential term system, and a responsible prime minister system, as part of the 'power structure reform.'"
He added, "If the impeachment of (President Yoon) is confirmed and an early presidential election is held, the next president should shorten their term by two years to align with the next general election cycle and carry out economic reforms, including a review of the constitution, as part of the economic grand coalition mission within a three-year term."
Meanwhile, the governor is scheduled to meet Lee Jae-myung, the leader of the Democratic Party, on the 28th. Previously, Lee met with Kim Kyung-soo, the governor of South Gyeongsang Province, former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum, and former lawmaker Park Yong-jin.