Nomination of People Power Party's Jeong Haegwon as Speaker for the 9th Incheon City Council's Second Half Term

Jeong Hae-gwon, a member of the People Power Party (PPP) representing Yeonsu-gu District 1, has been nominated as the chairman for the second half of the 9th Incheon City Council.

The People Power Party, the majority party in the Incheon City Council, announced on the 21st that they have selected Jeong as their candidate for the council chairman for the upcoming second half term starting next month.

PPP council members held a general meeting at the party office the previous day and voted between Jeong Hae-gwon and Han Min-su, both registered candidates for the chairman position, resulting in this decision.

Jeong Haegwon, Incheon City Council Member [Photo by Incheon City Council]

The city council is scheduled to hold a plenary session on the 1st of next month to elect the chairman and the first and second vice chairpersons. Currently, the council consists of 40 seats in total, with the People Power Party holding 25 seats, the Democratic Party of Korea 12 seats, and 3 independents, making Jeong’s election as chairman highly likely.

In his acceptance remarks as the chairman candidate, Jeong stated, "I will establish a body to review council members’ pledges and secure support staff to actively assist legislative activities, thereby implementing a 'one dedicated support officer per council member' system."

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