Jeonnam Democratic Peace Plaza Launched in Yeosu

Joo Chul-hyun, Standing Representative, "Committed to the Role of Citizen Platform Creating Discourse"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shim Kyung-taek] The Jeonnam Democratic Peace Plaza held its launch ceremony under the banner of "Organized Power of Awake Jeonnam Residents," resolving to recreate the 4th Democratic administration in the 20th presidential election.

At the founding and launch ceremony held on the 1st at the Yeosu Expo Convention Center Conference Hall in Jeonnam, National Assembly member Joo Cheol-hyun, who served as the preparatory committee chairman of the Jeonnam Democratic Peace Plaza, was elected as the standing representative.

As of the 1st, the "Jeonnam Democratic Peace Plaza" has about 470 initiators from various fields including politicians in the Jeonnam region, local political parties, civil society organizations, volunteer groups, religious circles, education, medical, legal professions, and farming and fishing communities, as well as sports organizations. It is known that about 3,000 people participated as founding and launching members.

Attending the launch ceremony were Democratic Peace Plaza co-representatives National Assembly member Cho Jung-sik (Siheung-si Eul, Gyeonggi), former Minister of Unification Lee Jong-seok, Gwangju Democratic Peace Plaza standing representative National Assembly member Lee Hyung-seok (Buk-gu Eul, Gwangju), Democratic Party of Korea Jeonnam Provincial Party Chairman National Assembly member Kim Seung-nam (Goheung·Boseong·Jangheung·Gangjin, Jeonnam), Kim Young-jin (Suwon-si Byeong), Lee Hae-sik (Gangdong-gu Eul, Seoul), Kim Yoon-duk (Jeonju-si Gap, Jeonbuk), Moon Jung-bok (Siheung-si Gap, Gyeonggi), Min Hyung-bae (Gwangsan-eul, Gwangju), Lee Dong-joo (Proportional), Jeon Yong-gi (Proportional), and Lee Soo-jin (Proportional).

In his inaugural speech, National Assembly member Joo Cheol-hyun said, "The next president's leadership must have a strong will for reform, expand the centrist camp, have political power for people's livelihood, a policy will for balanced development and decentralization, empathy with future generations, and electability." He promised, "Jeonnam Democratic Peace Plaza will do its best as a platform civic organization that roots the values of democracy, peace, and fairness in Jeonnam and creates a discourse in Honam for the reestablishment of democratic forces."

Following this, Gyeonggi Governor Lee Jae-myung, through a congratulatory video, said, "A fair society where rules are followed without suffering losses, and where no one or region is unfairly treated, will greatly contribute to the development of democracy and national progress. I hope today's launch ceremony of the Jeonnam Democratic Plaza will be a meaningful occasion for the widespread dissemination of the values of democracy, peace, and fairness in our society."

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