DP expels North Jeolla Gov. Kim Kwan-young over cash-handout allegations | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday expelled North Jeolla Governor Kim Kwan-young over accusations of distributing cash envelopes, barring him from seeking reelection in the upcoming local elections. "Evidence of cash provision has been identified," Rep. Kang Jun-hyeon, the party's senior spokesperson, said. "The Supreme Council members unanimously voted to expel him." The move follows a police complaint filed the previous day alleging that Kim handed out cash envelopes to young people at a restaurant. North Jeolla Governor Kim Kwan-young speaks to reporters at his office in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, on April 1, 2026. (Yonhap) (END) Keywords #ruling party #North Jeolla #governor Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee, Prabowo agree to elevate bilateral ties, expand defense industry cooperation (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break (2nd LD) Lee asks Indonesia's Prabowo to expand resource cooperation amid Mideast war (LEAD) Lee, Indonesia's Prabowo hold summit talks with eye on defense cooperation Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang Indonesian president visits S. Kim Kwan-young over cash-handout allegations Next DP expels North Jeolla Gov.

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SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Wednesday expelled North Jeolla Governor
Kim Kwan-young
over accusations of distributing cash envelopes, barring him from seeking reelection in the upcoming local elections.
"Evidence of cash provision has been identified," Rep. Kang Jun-hyeon, the party's senior spokesperson, said. "The Supreme Council members unanimously voted to expel him."
The move follows a police complaint filed the previous day alleging that Kim handed out cash envelopes to young people at a restaurant.
Kim's expulsion is expected to shake up the governor's race in North Jeolla Province, traditionally a DP stronghold.
The party's primary had been a three-way contest between Kim and Reps. An Ho-young and Lee Won-taeg.
North Jeolla Governor Kim Kwan-young speaks to reporters at his office in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, on April 1, 2026. (Yonhap)
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### Areas for Consideration
- North Jeolla Governor Kim Kwan-young speaks to reporters at his office in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, on April 1, 2026. (Yonhap) (END) Keywords #ruling party #North Jeolla #governor Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee, Prabowo agree to elevate bilateral ties, expand defense industry cooperation (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break (2nd LD) Lee asks Indonesia's Prabowo to expand resource cooperation amid Mideast war (LEAD) Lee, Indonesia's Prabowo hold summit talks with eye on defense cooperation Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang Indonesian president visits S.

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- North Jeolla Governor Kim Kwan-young speaks to reporters at his office in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, on April 1, 2026. (Yonhap) (END) Keywords #ruling party #North Jeolla #governor Articles with issue keywords Most Liked Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Most Saved Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' directors promise 'bigger,' more 'eventful' sequel (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S. (3rd LD) Lee, Prabowo agree to elevate bilateral ties, expand defense industry cooperation (LEAD) (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break (2nd LD) Lee asks Indonesia's Prabowo to expand resource cooperation amid Mideast war (LEAD) Lee, Indonesia's Prabowo hold summit talks with eye on defense cooperation Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang Indonesian president visits S.

### Expert Commentary
This article covers north, jeolla, kim topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 402.