Hwasun County Governor Guchung-gon to Not Run in Next Year’s Local Election: “I Will Repay with Greater Politics”

[Hwasun=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Ji-woon] Gu Chung-gon, former governor of Hwasun County, Jeollanam-do, declared on the 2nd at the Hwasun County Council plenary session that he will not run in next year's local elections.

Governor Gu stated, "I have decided to choose a path where I can realize a greater purpose than the Hwasun County governor election," and added, "I will repay the support I have received with greater politics."

Governor Gu said, "Now, I am about to embark on a new path to pursue bigger dreams and visions, and I will not disappoint," adding, "The encouragement from the residents has always given me great courage and wisdom. Please continue to send your unwavering interest and support so that I can play a bigger role in the development of Hwasun."

He continued, "I bow my head in deep gratitude to all the residents who have trusted and supported me so far," and emphasized, "I sincerely thank everyone who has always contributed to the development of county administration with overwhelming affection and support and encouraged me."

He also said, "I will finish the 7th term of the local government well during the remaining short period," and added, "I will make sure that Governor Gu Chung-gon is evaluated as having done the best."

Governor Gu ran as the Democratic Party candidate for Hwasun County governor in the June 13, 2018 local elections with the slogan "Pride of Living in Hwasun," and succeeded in his re-election with a vote share of 70.31%.

He also served as president of the Yeoncheong Jeonnam branch, chairman of the Jeonnam Provincial Council Budget and Accounts Committee, and president of Jeonnam Provincial College.

Hwasun=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Ji-woon rosaria0704@asiae.co.kr

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