KCTU "Will Support Unified Progressive Party Candidate in June 1 Local Elections"

KCTU, Labor, Green, Justice, and Jinbo Parties Restructure 'Local Election Response Organization'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] The Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) announced that it will support and endorse a unified progressive party candidate in the local elections to be held on June 1.

On the 7th, the KCTU and the Labor, Green, Justice, and Progressive Parties held a press conference at the KCTU conference room in Jung-gu, Seoul, stating, "We will join forces for victory in the local elections and political reform."

The KCTU and the four parties explained that they plan to reorganize the response organization formed during the last presidential election into a response organization for the local elections.

The KCTU and the progressive parties also attempted to unify candidates during the 20th presidential election, but it was not realized.

They said, "We deeply regret the shortcomings during the 20th presidential election and will once again unite to respond to the local elections and political reform," adding, "We will launch a signature campaign to appeal for political reform."

They continued, "Unified candidates are already being created through discussions between KCTU regional headquarters and progressive parties across the country, and we will actively promote this further," explaining, "The KCTU and each party will fully support and endorse the unified progressive candidate."

Meanwhile, the KCTU has confirmed 163 KCTU candidates and endorsed candidates so far, and plans to confirm additional candidates and endorsements at the Central Executive Committee meeting on the 21st.

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