Candidate Choi Ho-yong and Candidate Lee Nam-jae 'Declare Support'

Election Camp Headquarters Chief Joins Abruptly

Choi Hoeyong, a preliminary candidate from the Democratic Party of Korea who has thrown his hat into the ring for the National Assembly election in Seo-gu (Eul), Gwangju Metropolitan City, held a press conference to announce his withdrawal and endorse preliminary candidate Lee Namjae, pledging victory.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Choi Hoeyong, a preliminary candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea who challenged the National Assembly election in Seo-gu (Eul), Gwangju Metropolitan City, withdrew from the race and endorsed preliminary candidate Lee Namjae.

On the 29th, Choi held a press conference at the Gwangju Metropolitan Council and stated, "Now, I will achieve the political dreams I could not fulfill together with preliminary candidate Lee Namjae."

Choi said, "During the preparation stage for the general election, I spent about a year after registering as a preliminary candidate, traveling day and night throughout the region to listen to the voices of the citizens," adding, "I worked hard for the development of Seo-gu, the realization of a fair economy, and a warm and happy community."

He continued, "After many sleepless nights and much reflection, I decided on preliminary candidate Lee Namjae, who has shared hardships and joys with the community for a long time, as a beautiful companion," emphasizing, "I believe this candidate best aligns with the identity of the Democratic Party of Korea and is the most representative candidate of Gwangju."

In response, preliminary candidate Lee said, "I am grateful not only for the endorsement but also for willingly accepting the role of campaign headquarters chief," and added, "I will strive to make this endorsement result in more than just 1+1 equaling 2."

Meanwhile, Seo-gu (Eul) in Gwangju is the constituency of Assemblyman Cheon Jeongbae, who is seeking a seventh term. Within the Democratic Party, preliminary candidates Yang Hyangja, Lee Namjae, and Go Samseok are competing for the party nomination.

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