Sang-ik Lee, Elected Hampyeong County Governor, Receives Highest Vote Share Among Jeonnam Local Leaders at 80.15%

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[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Lee Sang-ik, the elected mayor of Hampyeong County from the Democratic Party of Korea, won the honor of being elected with the highest vote percentage among basic local government heads in Jeonnam in this nationwide simultaneous local election.

According to the vote count results of the nationwide simultaneous local election on the 2nd, Lee Sang-ik, the elected mayor of Hampyeong County, received 80.15%, surpassing candidate Kim Yuseong with 12.46% and candidate Yoon Seokgyu with 7.38%, and will lead the 8th term of Hampyeong County administration.

In particular, Lee’s vote percentage is so high that it ranks among the top in nationwide special cities, metropolitan cities, and basic local government heads.

On the morning of the 2nd, immediately after the certificate of election was awarded at Hampyeong County Office, Lee Sang-ik expressed his gratitude in his acceptance speech, saying, “I deeply thank the residents who entrusted me once again with the heavy responsibility of being the mayor of Hampyeong County with an astonishing level of support, the highest nationwide vote percentage.”

Lee promised, “I understand this support as the residents’ will to create a harmonious and solid Hampyeong, and I will cherish it. I will become a capable and honest mayor who does not disgrace the honor of the residents who trusted and chose me.”

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