Lee Seok-hyung, Gwangsan-gap Preliminary Candidate, "Growing into a Top Economic and Cultural City"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Lee Seok-hyung, a preliminary candidate for the Democratic Party of Korea in Gwangsan-gap, Gwangju Metropolitan City, announced on the 4th, "I have been confirmed as a candidate thanks to the passionate support of the residents of Gwangsan-gap and Democratic Party members," adding, "I will definitely win in the general election as well, represent the region, and ignite the stagnant local economy to develop it into the number one economic and cultural city bustling with people 365 days a year and never losing its vitality."

Preliminary candidate Lee Seok-hyung stated, "I believe the victory in the primary is a solemn message from the residents to reconcile the divided local public opinion in Gwangsan, Gwangju, and to lay the foundation for regional development based on coexistence," emphasizing, "I will continuously strive to deeply root grassroots democracy in the local community by embracing the innovative value of national integration."

He continued, "The top priority Big5 pledges are long-cherished projects by the residents, so I will promptly create detailed implementation plans and carry them out," promising, "Just as the creative management approach of 'farming in the sky' led to the success of the Hampyeong Butterfly Expo, I will attract the 2029 Gwangju International Horticulture Healing Expo to Gwangsan, Gwangju, showcasing an even grander creative legend."

He also said, "I extend my sincere consolation to candidate Lee Yong-bin, who did his best despite difficulties in election campaigning due to the spread of COVID-19 infections during the primary period," and added, "I will do my utmost to ensure stable state administration in the second half of President Moon Jae-in’s term and to establish a foothold for the Democratic Party’s continuation in power."

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