Sobyungchul Elected Representative: "I Will Repay with Politics That Bring Hope and Happiness"

Expressing Apologies to Other Candidates Who Did Not Get a Chance to Compete

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] So Byeong-cheol, the elected member of the Democratic Party of Korea for Suncheon·Gwangyang·Gokseong·Gurye (Gap), expressed his gratitude by saying, "I thank the citizens for their overwhelming support," and added, "I will do my best for the change and development of Suncheon by humbly listening to even the smallest voices."

So Byeong-cheol stated, "I followed the party's orders, but I sincerely apologize to the other candidates who did not have the opportunity to participate in the primary, and I appreciate all the candidates who competed in good faith," and continued, "Now, we will end the era of division and confrontation and open an era of coexistence and harmony by joining hands together."

He went on to say, "I remember the demands and tasks that many Suncheon citizens longed for during the election period," and concluded, "I will repay with politics that brings hope and happiness to the citizens of Suncheon and, furthermore, to the people of the Republic of Korea, with politics true to So Byeong-cheol."

Meanwhile, So Byeong-cheol was elected by securing 58.5%, or 78,480 votes, defeating independent candidate Noh Gwan-gyu, who received 42,476 votes, by a margin of 36,004 votes, or 26.9% difference, according to the vote count results.

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