Gohung County Mayor Democratic Party Primary Candidate's 'Chuseok Public Sentiment' Is a Crucial Turning Point

TV Debate on the 6th Next Month, Public Opinion Survey on the 25th, 2-3 Candidates Shortlisted

On June 18th, at the Democratic Party's regional committee temporary delegates' meeting, the candidates reached an agreement on the primary election rules and took a commemorative photo.

[Goheung=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] With the candidate TV debate for selecting the Democratic Party candidate for Goheung County Governor scheduled for the 6th of next month, this Chuseok is expected to be an important turning point to gain the support of the county residents.

The Democratic Party Goheung County Regional Committee (Chairman Kim Seung-nam) announced on the 18th that it plans to hold a TV debate on the 6th of next month and conduct a public opinion poll around the 25th to hold a preliminary primary, narrowing down the candidates to 2-3 people.

The public opinion poll results will reflect 50% party members' votes and 50% general residents' votes.

The general residents' public opinion poll will be conducted on 20,000 county residents, with the Democratic Party regional committee planning to turn the preliminary primary into a festival.

Ahead of the preliminary primary, each candidate's camp is emphasizing candidate promotion as well as competitiveness for the main election.

Gong Young-min, former Director of the Jeju Development Institute, said, “I have 23 years of experience working at the Ministry of Strategy and Finance and have led Jeju's development as the head of the Jeju Development Institute. Goheung and Jeju have similar environments,” citing his ability to secure government budgets and develop Goheung as his main election competitiveness.

Song Young-jong, former Vice Mayor of Suncheon City, said, “During my time working in Jeollanam-do, I successfully attracted major investments such as Jindo Sol Beach Condo, and as Vice Mayor of Suncheon, I successfully hosted the Suncheon Bay International Garden Expo, earning a reputation for being well-versed in current issues,” adding, “I have a groundbreaking plan on how to reduce the population decline, the biggest issue in Goheung County, and prevent its disappearance.”

He also said, “I am from Daeseo-myeon, like the current county governor Song Gwi-geun, and when comparing clan influence, I believe I have the greatest advantage,” and “I think the county residents know that I am the most suitable candidate for the Democratic Party.”

Jang Se-seon, former Chairman of the Goheung County Council, cited himself as a candidate with the strongest main election competitiveness, saying, “Having served as Chairman of the Goheung County United Elders Association, three-term Chairman of Geumsan Nonghyup, two-term member and chairman of the Goheung County Council, and having lived in Goheung all my life, I know the local sentiment most deeply.”

Five candidates have declared their candidacy for the Democratic Party preliminary primary for Goheung County Governor and are actively seeking the Chuseok public sentiment.

The candidates are Kim Hak-young, former Chief of Goheung Police Station; Park Jin-kwon, Jeollanam-do Assemblyman; Song Young-jong, former Vice Mayor of Suncheon; Jang Se-seon, former Chairman of Goheung County Council; and Gong Young-min, former Director of Jeju Development Institute.

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