"Only for Nam-gu"... Four Unified Nam-gu Mayoral Candidates Hold Joint Morning Greeting for Commuters

Kyeonga Hwang, Yongjip Kim, Hyunchul Sung, and Sangyong Ha, preliminary candidates for Mayor of Nam-gu, jointly greeted commuters on the morning of the 18th around Baekwoon Square in Nam-gu, Gwangju. Photo by Minkan Ki

The four preliminary candidates for Mayor of Nam-gu, Gwangju from the Democratic Party of Korea, who have agreed to unify their candidacies, held a joint greeting event for commuters and engaged in on-site communication.

Kyungah Hwang, Yongjip Kim, Hyunchul Sung, and Sangyong Ha, preliminary candidates for Mayor of Nam-gu, jointly greeted commuters around Baegun Square in Nam-gu, Gwangju, on the morning of the 18th.

This was their first joint activity following the announcement of a unification resolution the previous day, in which they declared, "We will unite solely for the development of Nam-gu and the victory of the Democratic Party."

Despite the inclement weather with heavy rain, the candidates greeted citizens on their way to work, reaffirming their commitment to achieving victory through unification. They continuously chanted "One Team, Fighting!" to appeal for public support.

Hwang Kyunga, Kim Yongjip, Sung Hyunchul, and Ha Sangyong, preliminary candidates for mayor of Nam-gu, jointly greeted commuters on the morning of the 18th around Baegun Square in Nam-gu, Gwangju. Photo by Min Chanki

The unusual sight of four preliminary mayoral candidates greeting commuters together at Baegun Square caused many citizens to stop and offer their encouragement. One citizen remarked, "It was especially noticeable to see all four candidates greeting commuters together," and added, "It must not have been easy for the four candidates to come together, but I could sense their determination to replace the current mayor and achieve new development for Nam-gu."

Previously, the candidates held a joint press conference at the Gwangju City Council the previous day, stating, "We will form a 'One Team' centered on the candidate who advances to the final round and work together to ensure the continuous development of Nam-gu and a sweeping victory for the Democratic Party in the local elections."

The candidates said, "Nam-gu, Gwangju, now stands at a critical juncture, facing the need for a new leap forward and the establishment of its unique identity. To improve residents' quality of life and invigorate the local economy, we need leadership with an innovative vision and strong drive." They added, "We agreed on unification, recognizing that the right person to lead Nam-gu's development is among us."

All four candidates plan to give their full support to the one who receives the most votes in the preliminary primary, which will be determined by a 100% vote by dues-paying party members.

For the Nam-gu mayoral election, which has five candidates, the preliminary primary will narrow the field to two, and the final candidate will be selected through a runoff vote in the public participation primary.

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