"Support for Former Mayor Seo Byung-su" ... United Party's Lee Soo-won Declares Independent Non-Candidacy

Lee Su-won, former Future United Party district committee chairman (left), Seo Byung-soo, former mayor of Busan (right)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jonghyo] Lee Suwon, former Future United Party Busanjin-gap district committee chairman, who had opposed former Busan Mayor Seo Byungsoo's nomination for Busanjin-gap, officially announced his support for former Mayor Seo along with declaring he will not run as an independent candidate.

On the 23rd, Chairman Lee stated, "This election is about the urgent need to judge the Moon Jae-in administration and revive the declining Republic of Korea, rather than individual political futures," adding, "I had decided to run as an independent but gave it up because we must stop the Democratic Party. I sincerely hope you support former Mayor Seo Byungsoo."

Chairman Lee said, "I wanted to pursue politics that serve the next generation and change the political practices of the Republic of Korea," but "unfortunately, fate did not give me the opportunity, so I will now give up the dream of running."

He continued, "I am deeply sorry to the residents of Busanjin-gu who have supported me, the party members who helped me, and the young volunteers who joined me in trying to change politics," and expressed, "I will carry this gratitude in my heart forever and never forget it."

Former Mayor Seo said, "I know well the dedication and passion Chairman Lee has shown for the region and the party. I believe he struggled greatly before making this decision," adding, "The only way to repay him is to defeat candidate Kim Youngchun in this general election and judge the Moon Jae-in administration."

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