"Opening the Era of 5 Million Population for Gyeongnam Development" Former Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Lee Ju-young Announces Candidacy for Gyeongnam Governor

Former Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Lee Ju-young has announced his candidacy for the 38th Governor of Gyeongsangnam-do in the nationwide local elections this June.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Former Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Lee Ju-young declared his candidacy for the 38th Governor of Gyeongsangnam-do on the 15th.

Former Minister Lee has served as Deputy Governor of Gyeongnam Province, Chairman of the Party Policy Committee, Chairman of the National Assembly Budget and Accounts Committee, Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly.

He registered as a preliminary candidate for the People Power Party's Gyeongsangnam-do governor in the 8th nationwide simultaneous local elections with the Gyeongnam Provincial Election Commission and held a press conference in front of the provincial government main building.

In his declaration of candidacy, former Minister Lee expressed his determination by presenting the "Gyeongnam Development 315" plan.

“I plan to conceive 6 to 7 large-scale projects and attract investment to create jobs and sources of income,” he said, adding, “I will open an era of Gyeongnam with a population of 5 million, ranking third nationwide in personal income, and attracting 100 billion dollars in investment.”

With former Minister Lee becoming the first preliminary candidate for Gyeongnam governor, the People Power Party's primary race is expected to officially begin.

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