"Only by Rallying Supporters Can Victory Be Achieved" Both Parties Make Final Push to Encourage Voting

Ruling and Opposition Parties Unite in Final Call to Encourage Voting

On the 1st, the day of the 8th nationwide local elections, voters are casting their precious votes at the 5th polling station of Bukgajwa 2-dong, set up at the coffee shop SANMEAG in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Koo Chae-eun] On June 1, the day of the nationwide local elections, the Democratic Party of Korea and the People Power Party actively urged their supporters to vote through social networking services (SNS).

Kwon Seong-dong, floor leader of the People Power Party, said, "It has been 20 days since the new government took office. In this short period, we have experienced many changes," mentioning the opening of the Blue House, the passage of the supplementary budget bill in the National Assembly, and the Korea-US summit. Leader Kwon appealed, "Please choose politics that keep promises," and asked, "For a better world, please cast your vote."

Kim Eun-hye, the People Power Party candidate for Gyeonggi Province governor, said, "My Gyeonggi Province is a one team with the new government," recalling pledges such as reconstruction of first-phase new towns, 100% exemption of property tax for single-family homes with a publicly announced price under 500 million won, and attracting semiconductor companies to northern Gyeonggi. Kim stated, "I will not forget the urgency I felt during the election period," and "With that urgency, I will definitely keep my promises to the residents." She added, "Today, we stand at a crossroads where promises are becoming reality," and "I earnestly appeal for the support of Gyeonggi residents."

Lee Jae-myung, candidate for the by-election for the National Assembly in Gyeyang-eul, Incheon, said, "I do not regret or feel sorry at all for entering an election that everyone advised against or for taking on the burden of being the general election committee chairman," adding, "However, if you do not come out to vote, that alone would be very regrettable. There is nothing more regrettable than missing the chance to choose a better life." Lee wrote, "Do not miss the one-day opportunity to achieve balance; go to the polling station and choose a 'stable life,'" and "If you vote, you win. You must vote to win."

Song Young-gil, the Democratic Party candidate for Seoul mayor, said, "This was an election where my whole family worked as one," and shared, "My wife, born into a wealthy family in Seoul, followed me to Incheon, where we lived together as laborers in a one-room apartment without owning a home, and she has lived a life of service ever since. Seeing her campaigning in her hometown Seoul touches my heart." Song added, "I will do my best to encourage voting until the very end," and asked, "Please join me."

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