Opposition DPK calls on Gangwon governor to step down over Legoland crisis

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Park Hong-keun, floor leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, speaks during a meeting at the National Assembly, Oct. 27. Yonhap

The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Thursday called on Gangwon Province governor to step down over a debt default linked to the Legoland theme park project.

The construction project in the eastern province of Gangwon has rocked the local corporate debt market after a municipal government-linked company missed a debt payment of 205 billion won ($141 million) and was listed as bankrupt.

Kim initially said his government will not pay back the money but backtracked on his announcement after coming under fire for causing market jitters.
"Governor Kim Jin-tae should admit that his incompetence led to a national crisis and immediately resign," DPK floor leader Park Hong-geun said.

On Thursday, Gangwon Province announced it will ensure the debt payment by Dec. 15.