Daegu Mayor Candidate Hong Jun-pyo Resigns from National Assembly ... By-election Confirmed for Daegu Suseong-gu Eul

Candidate Hong Jun-pyo, who resigned from his position as a member of the National Assembly.
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Representative Hong Joon-pyo has resigned from his position as a member of the National Assembly.

Hong Joon-pyo, who was elected as the People Power Party's candidate for Daegu mayor, relinquished his seat representing Daegu Suseong-gu Eul constituency on the morning of the 26th. Consequently, a by-election for the National Assembly seat in this district was confirmed to be held on the same day as the June 1 nationwide simultaneous local elections.

On the same day, Representative Hong stated on Facebook, "I am submitting my resignation letter as a member of the National Assembly in response to the party's request."

The People Power Party had established a policy that incumbent elected officials running in this local election must resign their positions to receive the party nomination. Representative Hong had also expressed his intention to resign after being confirmed as the candidate for Daegu mayor.

Candidate Hong said, "Having been involved in Yeouido politics for 26 years, becoming the most senior member of the National Assembly and serving the country, I feel mixed emotions as I leave Yeouido politics, which held many regrets and reflections."

He added, "If entrusted with city administration, I will devote all my efforts to the reconstruction of Daegu. I will try to create a powerful Daegu."

In a press release on the same day, Candidate Hong said, "Daegu Suseong-gu is a grateful place that elected me as an independent two years ago during the general election," and added, "I will personally oversee promises to the region as mayor and repay them on a larger scale."

Since Candidate Hong resigned from his assembly seat before April 30, the by-election for Suseong-gu Eul will be held concurrently with this nationwide simultaneous local election.

Accordingly, attention is focused on the expected People Power Party candidates, and the movements of lawyer Yoo Young-ha, who lost to Candidate Hong in the Daegu mayoral primary and is known for ‘Park’s support,’ and former lawmaker Kim Jae-won, known for ‘Yoon’s support,’ are also drawing interest.

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