Former Deputy Director of Political Coordination Cheon Kyungbae to Run as Democratic Party Candidate for Shinan County Governor

"An Era When Residents Are the Governor... We Must Choose Fairness and the Future"

Chun Kyungbae, former Deputy Director for Political Coordination of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced his candidacy for Sinan County governor.

Chun Kyungbae, former Deputy Director for Political Coordination of the Democratic Party of Korea, has officially announced his candidacy for Sinan County governor in the June 3 nationwide local elections in Jeollanam-do.

On February 25, Chun declared on his social media that he would "create a Sinan where the residents are the true owners," setting fairness, change, and a future vision as his main campaign themes.

Chun stated that he has accumulated a wide range of experience, having served as a National Assembly aide and worked in local administrations such as Seongnam City, Gwangju Metropolitan City, and Gyeonggi Province, as well as in central government, the National Assembly, and political parties.

He emphasized that through working with former Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae, serving in the office of President Lee Jaemyung and the Ministry of Justice, he learned the importance of innovation, principles, communication, and consideration.

He said, "In politics, who you have worked with and what you have learned are important," adding, "I will devote all the experience and capabilities I have gained in political parties, the National Assembly, local governments, and the central government to Sinan."

Chun diagnosed the current situation in Sinan as a "structural crisis built up by accumulated failures."

He pointed out, "Sinan has a fiscal self-reliance ratio of 6.7%, ranking at the bottom among the 22 cities and counties in Jeollanam-do, and tourism consumption indicators are also low," adding, "In addition, the proportion of single-person households is 41.8%, and issues such as aging and demographic structure are serious."

He further stated, "There are numerous challenges to tackle, including insufficient welfare and medical infrastructure, high cost of living due to the characteristics of island regions, and concerns about damage from the relocation of Muan Military Airport." He stressed, "We need someone who can listen to residents’ opinions and implement solutions through collective discussion."

Referring to his previous attempt at party nomination, Chun remarked, "I chose the more difficult path instead of the guaranteed one."

He said, "I wanted to correct Sinan’s outdated political culture and vested interest structure," adding, "It may be disadvantageous, but it is not impossible."

He went on to say, "This election is a choice between the past and the future, and between fairness and unfairness," emphasizing, "Now, Sinan must enter an era where the residents are the true governors."

Chun declared, "I will be a governor who is proud for being clean, trustworthy for being fair, and recognized for delivering results," pledging to "be the governor for all the residents."

He also appealed for support, saying, "When the power of the powerless comes together, we can create change," and urged residents to "choose the future Sinan, not the Sinan of the past."

Chun plans to announce specific policy pledges soon and begin his full-fledged campaign activities.

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