Byun Kwangyong of the Democratic Party Elected Again as Geoje Mayor ... Wins April 2 By-election

On the 2nd, former Geoje Mayor Byeon Kwangyong, who ran as the Democratic Party candidate in the Geoje mayoral by-election in South Gyeongsang Province, was elected and will serve as mayor once again.

With 78.3% of the votes counted in the April 2 by-election, candidate Byeon secured victory with a 60.5% share of the vote.

In this election, he pledged to provide 200,000 won in livelihood recovery support per citizen in the form of Geoje Love Gift Certificates, create a 200 billion won regional coexistence development fund with the two major shipbuilding companies, and strengthen the hiring of domestic workers by adjusting the quota for foreign workers in the shipbuilding industry.

Byeon Gwangyong, the Democratic Party candidate for the re-election of Geoje Mayor in Gyeongnam, who is assured of winning, is greeting with a bouquet around his neck. Provided by the Democratic Party Gyeongnam Provincial Office

Candidate Byeon stated, "I will carefully review and consider the pledges made by other candidates for the development of Geoje, and I will always keep in mind the intentions of those who did not support me, so that balanced city administration can be achieved," expressing his thoughts on the election victory.

He continued, "The path to Geoje's development and citizens' happiness must be pursued solely with Geoje and its citizens in mind, regardless of political affiliation. Together, we will overcome the current crisis and usher in a new era for Geoje that attracts people once again."

He also promised, "With unwavering passion and determination, through action and sincerity, I will visit every corner of Geoje to communicate with citizens and work tirelessly across the country for the development of Geoje and the recovery of the local economy. Together with the citizens of Geoje, I will make Geoje a happy city once again."

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