Jang Man-chae Preliminary Candidate "I Will Accept the Democratic Party's Decision Only for Suncheon Integration and Citizen Victory"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Jang Man-chae, the 21st National Assembly preliminary candidate for the Suncheon electoral district, has decided to calm the unsettled atmosphere caused by electoral district delimitation and humbly accept the central party's decision.

At a press conference held on the 20th, Jang Man-chae stated, "Although I deeply regret not being able to achieve the unification of Suncheon and the victory of the citizens with our own hands, I understand and accept the party's decision as a desperate measure for winning the general election."

Jang said, "I have spent many joyful and happy times with the citizens," and reflected, "I witnessed the passionate desire of the citizens to end the past marked by division and defeat and to create a new history for Suncheon, confirming the hope of our Suncheon."

He continued, "I sincerely thank the three preliminary candidates Kim Young-deuk, Noh Kwan-gyu, and Seo Gap-won, who have competed in good faith," expressing gratitude, "Thank you all for readily accepting the 'One Team Democratic Party Agreement' I proposed and for engaging in a positive policy competition without negativity."

Through a strong request to the Democratic Party leadership, Jang emphasized, "Our Suncheon has experienced the pain of repeated defeats due to party division, but it is a proud region that elected President Moon Jae-in with the highest voter turnout and highest vote share nationwide."

He added, "Nevertheless, the Democratic Party has once again betrayed the aspirations of Suncheon citizens," and requested, "Please promptly take sincere measures that can heal the wounded hearts of the citizens hurt by the political deal of unconstitutional electoral district splitting and unilateral strategic nomination, and restore their self-esteem."

He further stated, "I hope you establish extraordinary measures to soothe the torn wounds of the 280,000 Suncheon citizens and the pain of Democratic Party members."

Jang also asked, "I hope preliminary candidate So Byung-chul, who has been confirmed as the Democratic Party nominee, will actively work to comfort the pain of Suncheon citizens and party members and protect the citizens' self-esteem and honor."

Finally, he emphasized, "Though it pains my heart, I hold the great love of the citizens in my heart and pause here for a moment," adding, "However, if there is any work to alleviate the pain of Suncheon citizens and contribute to the development of Suncheon, I will not hesitate to take the lead and make efforts."

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