Democratic Party's Choi Jae-sung, Woo Sang-ho, and Kim Young-choon Declare Support for Kang Ki-jung

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Choi Jae-sung, former Blue House Senior Secretary for Political Affairs known as the legitimate successor of the Democratic Party, lawmaker Woo Sang-ho, and Kim Young-choon, former Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, declared their support for Kang Ki-jung, the Democratic Party's Gwangju mayoral preliminary candidate, on the 21st.

They are leading figures of the '586 generation' (in their 50s, university students in the 1980s, born in the 1960s), the mainstream of the Democratic Party, along with candidate Kang.

In their declaration of support, they said, "For us and the Democratic Party, Gwangju is not just the name of any city. It is the root of life, a pillar, and the last stronghold," adding, "Through Kang Ki-jung, who has never left Gwangju for a moment and has represented Gwangju while upholding principles, we want to fulfill the mission we have yet to accomplish."

They continued, "Both the future of the Democratic Party and the development of Gwangju stand at a critical crossroads," emphasizing, "We are confident that only Kang Ki-jung has the capability to overcome this wave."

They plan to directly participate in Kang's campaign and engage in election activities.

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