4·15 General Election 'Candidate Registration' Closed... Gwangju 42 Candidates, Jeonnam 45 Candidates

Gwangju Records Competition Ratio of 5.25:1, Jeonnam 4.5:1

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The candidates from Gwangju and Jeonnam who will compete in the golden race of the 21st National Assembly election to be held on April 15 have been decided.

According to the candidate registration results from the Central Election Commission on the 27th, a total of 42 candidates registered in 8 constituencies in Gwangju, and 45 candidates registered in 10 constituencies in Jeonnam.

Gwangju recorded a competition rate of 5.25:1, and Jeonnam recorded 4.5:1.

In Dong·Nam-gu (B), candidate Lee Hyang-suk of the National Revolutionary Dividend Party registered, competing with 5 candidates including Lee Byung-hoon of the Democratic Party, Park Joo-sun of the Minsaeng Party, Choi Man-won of the Justice Party, and independent candidate Kim Seong-hwan for the golden badge.

In Seo-gu (A) constituency, with no additional registrations, 5 candidates including Song Gap-seok of the Democratic Party, Joo Dong-sik of the United Future Party, Kim Myung-jin of the Minsaeng Party, Kim Joo-eop of the Minjung Party, and Kim Seong-ho of the National Revolutionary Dividend Party face off.

In Seo-gu (B), independent candidate Jeong Gwang-seon additionally registered, making 5 candidates including Yang Hyang-ja of the Democratic Party, Cheon Jeong-bae of the Minsaeng Party, Yoo Jong-cheon of the Justice Party, and Hwang Yoon of the National Revolutionary Dividend Party engage in an intense battle.

In Dong·Nam-gu (A), 4 candidates compete including Democratic Party’s Yoon Young-duk and Christian Liberty Unification Party’s Lee An-sook who registered on this day, along with Minsaeng Party’s Jang Byung-wan and National Revolutionary Dividend Party’s Han Ki-seon who registered the previous day.

In Buk-gu (A), candidate Beom Ki-cheol of the United Future Party registered, competing with 5 candidates including Jo Oh-seop of the Democratic Party, Lee Seung-nam of the Justice Party, Park Hyun-doo of the National Revolutionary Dividend Party, and independent candidate Kim Kyung-jin.

In Buk-gu (B) constituency, candidates Lee Jae-wook of the National Revolutionary Dividend Party, Kang Hwi-jung of the Christian Liberty Unification Party, and independent candidate Kim Won-gap registered, making a total of 8 candidates including Lee Hyung-seok of the Democratic Party, Choi Kyung-hwan of the Minsaeng Party, Hwang Soon-young of the Justice Party, Yun Min-ho of the Minjung Party, and independent candidate Noh Nam-soo, making it the constituency with the most candidates competing.

In Gwangsan-gu (A), with no additional candidate registrations, 5 candidates including Lee Yong-bin of the Democratic Party, Kim Dong-cheol of the Minsaeng Party, Na Kyung-chae of the Justice Party, Jeong Hee-sung of the Minjung Party, and Oh Jong-min of the National Revolutionary Dividend Party compete.

In Gwangsan-gu (B), independent candidate Noh Seung-il additionally registered, making 5 candidates including Min Hyung-bae of the Democratic Party, Kim Yong-jae of the Justice Party, Kim Hong-seop of the National Revolutionary Dividend Party, and Lee Byung-hoon of the Labor Party engage in an unavoidable showdown.

By party, 8 candidates from the Democratic Party, 2 from the United Future Party, 7 from the Minsaeng Party, 6 from the Justice Party, 3 from the Minjung Party, 8 from the National Revolutionary Dividend Party, 2 from the Christian Liberty Unification Party, 1 from the Labor Party, and 5 independents registered as final candidates.

In Jeonnam, 4 candidates registered in Mokpo, 4 in Yeosu (A), 4 in Yeosu (B), 8 in Suncheon·Gwangyang·Gokseong·Gurye (A), 7 in Suncheon·Gwangyang·Gokseong·Gurye (B), 3 in Naju·Hwasun, 3 in Goheung·Boseong·Jangheung·Gangjin, 3 in Haenam·Wando·Jindo, 4 in Yeongam·Muan·Shinan, and 5 in Damyang·Hampyeong·Yeonggwang·Jangseong.

By party, there are 10 candidates from the Democratic Party, 6 from the United Future Party, 6 from the Minsaeng Party, 4 from the Justice Party, 1 from the Our Republican Party, 3 from the Minjung Party, 6 from the National Revolutionary Dividend Party, 1 from the Christian Liberty Unification Party, and 8 independents.

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