Democratic Nomination Dropout Kim Haegyeong Also Declares Support for Lee Yongseop

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Kim Hae-kyung, an invited professor at Nambu University who was eliminated in the Democratic Party's Gwangju mayoral primary screening, declared support for the party's preliminary candidate, Gwangju Mayor Lee Yong-seop, on the 21st.

Professor Kim held a press conference at the Gwangju City Council in the afternoon and said, "I believe in the potential of candidate Lee Yong-seop, who upgraded Gwangju to a new level with remarkable achievements during the 7th local government term," adding, "I will contribute to making a city where women are safer and where women's political challenges shine."

Candidate Lee, who attended the press conference, responded, "Kim Hae-kyung's dream of making Gwangju a place where women can confidently raise their voices and stand tall as leaders of society, and where the challenges of female politicians are welcomed, is also my earnest dream."

Attorney Jeong Jun-ho, who did not receive the Democratic Party's nomination, also declared support for candidate Lee the day before.

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