Lee Nak-yeon 'Responsible for Democratic Party's Honam Development' Supports Choi Ok-su

Democratic Party's Intensive Campaign Rally in Muan... Events Including Hope Pledge Sticker Attachment Held

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo] With 10 days left until the June 1 local elections, former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon visited Muan, Jeollanam-do, to appeal for support for Choi Ok-soo, the candidate for Muan County governor.

At the concentrated rally of the Democratic Party held at the Central Park in Namak New Town, Muan County, at 10:30 p.m. on the 22nd, former Prime Minister Lee said, “The development of Honam, including the KTX Muan Airport route, has been the responsibility of the Democratic Party, and it will continue to be so,” emphasizing, “Please unite your strength behind the Democratic Party candidates in this local election.”

About 1,000 people, including Choi Ok-soo, candidate for Muan County governor, Kim Young-rok, candidate for Jeollanam-do governor, candidates for provincial and county council members in the Muan area, residents, and voters gathered at the rally.

Former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon, standing on the campaign vehicle, said, “Candidate Choi Ok-soo is a man of loyalty who has always supported me,” and added, “I came today to repay that kindness by campaigning in support.”

He then introduced their connection, saying, “When I was chairman of the National Assembly’s Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Committee, I met Choi Ok-soo, then head of the Muan County Forestry Cooperative, who improved a deficit cooperative into a surplus one within a year with strong breakthrough ability and drive.”

Former Prime Minister Lee emphasized, “During the Park Geun-hye administration, the KTX Muan Airport route issue was not resolved, but it was solved under the Moon Jae-in administration,” and added, “For the early completion of the KTX Muan Airport line and to revitalize Muan’s economy, a Democratic Party county governor must take charge of county administration and work together with Governor Kim Young-rok, National Assembly member Seo Sam-seok, and the central party.”

He appealed for support, saying, “Please choose candidate Choi Ok-soo, who has the breakthrough ability and drive, as the county governor for the new change in Muan with good development conditions.” He also drew laughter from the audience with his unique humor, saying, “A good worker is a master, but above the master is Ok-soo. I hope you will have Ok-soo, who works better than a master, as your county governor.”

Finally, candidate Choi Ok-soo, who took the stage, promised, “I will learn from and cooperate with former Prime Minister Lee Nak-yeon’s leadership and candidate Kim Young-rok’s administrative skills to lead the development of Muan,” and pledged, “I will definitely achieve population growth and income increase through attracting large corporations.”

Meanwhile, before the official rally, speeches of support from high school students and housewives living in Namak, as well as rhythmic dance performances, were held. Around the rally site, residents and voters showed great interest by participating in a sticker event where they attached stickers with hopeful pledges that candidate Choi Ok-soo should prioritize resolving.

Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo

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