Hong Nampyo, Mayor-elect of Changwon Special City, "We Will Open an Era of United Harmony"

Hong Nampyo, the elected special mayor of Changwon from the People Power Party, wearing a congratulatory flower bouquet around his neck. [Image source=Hong Nampyo official SNS]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Hong Nampyo, the candidate from the People Power Party, blocked the re-election of Heo Seongmu, the candidate from the Democratic Party of Korea.

On the 1st, in the nationwide simultaneous local elections, Hong Nampyo defeated Heo Seongmu by 59.54% to 40.45%, becoming the mayor of Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam.

Hong received a total of 264,661 votes, while Heo received 179,808 votes.

Hong Nampyo offered consolation to Heo and said, "I believe the values pursued by the People Power Party and the Democratic Party of Korea are about how to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Changwon."

He added, "I will communicate with the citizens who abstained and those who supported Heo to open an era of harmony where all Changwon citizens unite."

Hong stated, "I have come to understand more deeply the strong desire of citizens for job creation and economic revitalization, and I feel a heavy responsibility," adding, "During the operation of the transition committee, I will accurately diagnose Changwon's administration and concretize administrative tasks."

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