‘시민의 시대’ 선언한 김수현, '세종사람 김수현' 출판 기념회 성황민주주의와 행정수도 완성, 30년 현장 기록 집대성
‘시민의 시대, 시민 김수현’ 행사 주제로 개최된 이날 행사는 안진걸 민생경제연구소장의 사회로 진행됐으며, 배우 이기영이 이야기 손님으로, 정두홍 무술감독이 특별 게스트로 자리했다.
강준현·김종민 국회의원, 이광희 더민주전국혁신회의 공동상임대표, 이강진 세종갑 지역위원장, 박정현 부여군수, 이춘희 전 세종시장 등 다양한 정치권·시민사회 인사가 참석해 눈길을 끌었다.
우원식 국회의장과 황명선 더불어민주당 최고위원, 조승래 사무총장 등 10여 명의 주요 인사들도 영상 메시지를 통해 책 출간을 축하했다.
행사는 청소년 댄스팀의 식전공연으로 문을 열었다. 이어 김 대표의 부친 김길중 시인의 시 낭독, 송헌 하광태 선생의 인장 전달식, 손피켓 퍼포먼스와 북토크가 진행되며 ‘현장 민주주의’의 의미를 되새겼다.
북토크에서 그는 “5·18 진실을 알게 된 이후 민주주의를 위한 길에 들어섰다”며 “세종시 출범 이후 국회 세종의사당 건립과 대통령 세종집무실 설치 등 행정수도 완성의 최전선에서 뛰어왔다”고 소회를 전했다.
김수현 대표는 충남대 총학생회장으로 시작해 대전참여자치시민연대와 세종참여자치시민연대 등에서 활동하며 줄곧 자치·분권 운동을 이끌어왔다.
현재는 더민주세종혁신회의 상임대표이자 더불어민주당 원내대표 특보로서 당내 혁신과 당원주권 실현을 위한 활동에 집중하고 있다.
이번 출판기념회는 단순한 저서 발표를 넘어, 한 세대 시민운동가의 삶을 통해 세종의 민주주의와 행정수도 완성의 여정을 다시 돌아보는 자리가 됐다는 평가다.
*아래는 위 기사를 '구글 번역'으로 번역한 영문 기사의 [전문]입니다. '구글번역'은 이해도를 높이기를 위해 노력하고 있습니다. 영문 번역에 오류가 있을 수 있음을 전제로 합니다.<*The following is [the full text] of the English article translated by 'Google Translate'. 'Google Translate' is working hard to improve understanding. It is assumed that there may be errors in the English translation.>
Kim Soo-hyun, who declared the "Era of Citizens," successfully held the publication ceremony for "Sejong Person Kim Soo-hyun"
Democracy and the Completion of the Administrative Capital: A Compilation of 30 Years of Field Records
Kim Soo-hyun, a native of Yeongi-myeon in Sejong City and standing representative of the Democratic Sejong Innovation Association, held a publication ceremony for "Sejong Person Kim Soo-hyun" on the 7th, sharing with citizens his 30-year journey toward democracy and the completion of the administrative capital.
The event, themed "Era of Citizens, Citizen Kim Soo-hyun," was hosted by Ahn Jin-geol, director of the People's Economy Research Institute. Actor Lee Ki-young was the guest speaker, and martial arts director Jeong Du-hong was a special guest.
The event attracted a diverse range of political and civil society figures, including National Assembly members Kang Jun-hyun and Kim Jong-min, co-standing representative of the Democratic National Innovation Association Lee Gwang-hee, Sejong District A regional committee chairman Lee Kang-jin, Buyeo County Mayor Park Jeong-hyun, and former Sejong City Mayor Lee Chun-hee.
Around ten key figures, including National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik, Democratic Party of Korea Supreme Council member Hwang Myung-sun, and Secretary-General Cho Seung-rae, also congratulated the book's publication through video messages.
The event opened with a pre-ceremony performance by a youth dance team. This was followed by a poetry reading by Representative Kim's father, poet Kim Gil-joong, a seal presentation ceremony by Songheon and Ha Gwang-tae, a hand-picket performance, and a book talk, all of which highlighted the significance of "on-the-ground democracy."
In his opening remarks, Representative Kim Soo-hyun stated, "Witnessing the December 3rd civil war, I was enraged by the trampling of democracy. I resigned from public office and returned to the field as a citizen." He added that this book was "the product of that decision."
During the book talk, he shared, "After learning the truth about the May 18th Democratization Movement, I embarked on the path to democracy. Since the launch of Sejong City, I have been at the forefront of the completion of the administrative capital, including the construction of the National Assembly Building in Sejong and the establishment of the Presidential Office in Sejong."
Kim Soo-hyun, who began his career as the student body president at Chungnam National University, has been a leading figure in the autonomy and decentralization movement, working with organizations such as the Daejeon Citizens' Coalition for Participatory Autonomy and the Sejong Citizens' Coalition for Participatory Autonomy.
Currently, as the standing representative of the Democratic Party of Korea Sejong Innovation Conference and a special advisor to the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, he focuses on promoting internal party innovation and realizing member sovereignty.
This book launch event is seen as more than just a book launch; it serves as an opportunity to reflect on the journey of Sejong's democracy and the completion of its administrative capital through the lives of a generation of civic activists. <저작권자 ⓒ 브레이크뉴스대전세종충청 무단전재 및 재배포 금지>
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