Choi Young-ho Preliminary Candidate Decides on Minimal Operation Equivalent to Election Office Closure

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Choi Young-ho, a preliminary candidate for the Democratic Party of Korea in Gwangju Dongnam-gap, announced on the 4th regarding the confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection (commonly known as Wuhan pneumonia) in the Gwangju area, “We will temporarily suspend visits from volunteers and supporters, leaving only essential personnel for the operation of the election office.”

Candidate Choi Young-ho said, “Nothing is more important than the life and safety of the people,” and added, “From 6 p.m. today, Youngho Cafe, the meeting place for supporters within the election office, will be temporarily closed, and only essential personnel will remain for the operation of the election office.”

He stated, “Although it is a regrettable situation as a candidate, I want to participate in overcoming the crisis as a citizen of Gwangju,” and continued, “If all citizens of Gwangju respond with one heart and one mind, I believe we will surely overcome the crisis and soon regain stability in our daily lives.”

He further said, “Although there will be disruptions in election campaigning due to restrictions on face-to-face external contact and minimal operation of the election office, I will meet and communicate with citizens through various methods using SNS, such as the listening tour on the YouTube channel Choi Young-ho TV and the Amu Nore challenge.”

He also requested, “I ask the government and local governments to do their best efforts,” and advised, “I hope all citizens do not fall into excessive anxiety, manage personal hygiene more carefully, wear masks when going out, avoid crowded places for the time being, refrain from contact with others if similar symptoms occur, and promptly contact 1339 for appropriate measures.”

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