Former Lawmaker Lee Yun-seok's Potential Candidacy in Mokpo Causes Stir in Local Political Circles

7-8 Candidates Mentioned Against Assemblyman Kim Won-i... Highlighting the Most Contested District

Former National Assembly member Lee Yoon-seok, who served two terms representing the Jeonnam Muan, Sinan, and Yeongam electoral districts, is reportedly planning to run for the Mokpo constituency in next year's general election, causing a stir in the local political scene.

Former National Assembly Member Lee Yoon-seok

In a recent interview with , Lee stated, "I intend to serve the region one last time," and added, "I have decided to run in Mokpo, the political hub of Jeonnam."

Lee first won a seat in the 18th general election in 2008 as a Democratic Party candidate and was re-elected for a second term.

After facing defeat in the 21st general election, Lee devoted himself to nurturing talent as a university president, while regularly visiting Muan and Mokpo every week to stay connected with the region.

He sought to resume his political career by rejoining the Democratic Party in January last year.

His decision to run is expected to intensify the competition in the 22nd Mokpo general election.

Currently, in the Mokpo electoral district, 7 to 8 candidates are being mentioned as challengers to incumbent two-term lawmaker Kim Won-i.

Among those preparing to run are former Jeonnam Provincial Superintendent of Education Jang Man-chae, former Mokpo Mayor Kim Jong-sik, Bae Jong-ho, president of the Korea Political Critics Association, former Blue House Protocol Secretary Shin Jae-jung, and Kim Myung-sun, deputy chair of the Democratic Party’s Policy Committee.

From the People Power Party, Yoon Seon-ung, director of the Mokpo Saemaeul Geumgo and confirmed party district chairman, is expected to run.

From the Progressive Party, Choi Guk-jin, co-chair of the Mokpo City Committee, is anticipated to enter the race.

Former lawmaker Yoon So-ha, who ran as a Justice Party candidate in the last general election, is rumored to be running as an independent this time.

Additionally, there is speculation about former lawmaker Son Hye-won, who recently changed her residence to Mokpo and became a "Mokpo citizen," potentially running as well.

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