Kwanghan Jo, "The Harm of Electing Narrow-minded and Violent Leaders Belongs to the People"... Book Release Broadcast

Current and Former Democratic Party Figures, Support Relay Interview
Former Chairman Kim Jong-in, "Morality Is a Prerequisite for Leaders"

Namyangju Mayor Jo Gwang-han appeared on the YouTube show "Back Briefing" to commemorate the publication of his book.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] On the 26th, Namyangju Mayor Jo Gwang-han emphasized the importance of next year's presidential election during a broadcast commemorating the publication of his book, "Election Failure, National Failure - My Dream, Strong Nation and Prosperous People (Gangguk Bumin, 强國富民)," stating, "When a narrow-minded and violent leader is elected, the harm is directly passed on to the people, and we must look back on this history."

Mayor Jo also stressed, "The success or failure of a nation has depended on its political system," adding, "Good politicians think about the next generation, while politicians who only say what sounds good or focus on immediate benefits recklessly throw words around. Electing such politicians is like shooting oneself in the foot."

He further pointed out, "Recently, indiscriminate and blind following and agitation have appeared as election polarization phenomena," and warned, "We are overlooking the serious consequences that can arise from wrong elections, and we must not blindly cover up mistakes just because they are from our camp."

Introducing his recently published book, Mayor Jo appeared on the pro-government YouTube broadcast "Back Briefing" in Yeouido, Seoul, and gave this assessment regarding next year's presidential election.

Ahead of next year's presidential election, Mayor Jo also compiled 20 articles he had serially posted on his SNS since early this year about the virtues of leaders and the dangers of populism into a book.

Meanwhile, on the same day, former and current Democratic Party figures with close ties to Mayor Jo visited to congratulate him and conducted a relay support interview.

Among them were remarks seemingly targeting Gyeonggi Province Governor Lee Jae-myung, who has conflicts with Mayor Jo.

Assemblyman Lee Gae-ho said, "I heard from an acquaintance about the Cheonghak Beach project, and if there is copyright on the valley maintenance project, it would belong to Mayor Jo Gwang-han."

Assemblyman Kim Min-chul stated, "The establishment of Gyeonggi Buk-do has always appeared as a candidate pledge during presidential, general, and local elections but only remained a promise. Now, I will do my best to improve the quality of life for residents of Gyeonggi Buk-do," supporting Mayor Jo's stance in contrast to Governor Lee's opposition to the division.

Meanwhile, former People Power Party emergency committee chairman Kim Jong-in made a surprise appearance, emphasizing, "The morality of a leader who aims to lead the country is a prerequisite for leadership."

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