Former Lawmaker Kim Gwan-young Announces Candidacy for Governor of Jeonbuk Province

"I Will Become a Competent Economic Governor to Transform Jeonbuk!"... Declaration of Candidacy Revealed

[Jeonju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho] Former National Assembly member Kim Kwan-young has declared his candidacy for the governor of Jeonbuk Province in the June 1 local elections.

Kim, who was elected as a member of the 19th and 20th National Assembly representing Gunsan, held a press conference on the 23rd at the Jeonbuk Provincial Council briefing room and stated, "We cannot afford to waste another four years like this, and I have stepped forward to become a competent economic governor who will create a new Jeonbuk."

In particular, former Assemblyman Kim presented election pledges including △designation of Jeonbuk and Saemangeum as a special autonomous province △green hydrogen industry and energy transition △becoming the capital of agricultural, life, and marine industries △creation of a new Korean Peninsula tourism belt △establishment of a third financial hub △founding of a public medical school, among others.

Regarding current Governor Song Ha-jin, who is expected to run for a third term, he added, "It is time to pass the baton to the younger generation and remain as an elder statesman of Jeonbuk."

With former Assemblyman Kim's declaration of candidacy, the gubernatorial election is expected to proceed as a multi-candidate race with unpredictable outcomes.

Currently, three candidates affiliated with the Democratic Party have declared their candidacies: Representative Ahn Ho-young (Wanju, Jinan, Muju, Jangsu) on the 22nd, former Assemblyman Kim Kwan-young on the same day, and the current president's spirit succession alliance Jeonbuk representative.

Governor Song Ha-jin and Representative Kim Yoon-duk (Jeonju Gap) are expected to announce their candidacies soon. Additionally, former Assemblyman Yoo Seong-yeop is reportedly still deliberating on running until the last moment.

Meanwhile, from the People Power Party, Kim Yong-ho, the Namwon, Imsil, Sunchang party committee chairman, has expressed his intention to run.

Jeonju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Han-ho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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