Partition of Gyeonggi Province
Gyeonggi Province is the most populous province in South Korea. It has been the subject of proposals to divide it into two provinces since 1987.[1]
History of partition movements
20th century
During the 1992 South Korean presidential election, Kim Young-sam and Kim Dae-jung made a promise to establish North Gyeonggi Province.[2][3]
21st century
In 2014, the Council of Gyeonggi Province sponsored its partition,[4] However Nam Kyung-pil which was opposed by the provincial governor.[5]
See also
References
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