[6.3 Election] Gwangyang Mayoral Candidate Sanghyun Park Hints at Independent Run After Leaving Party

"I determined that it is no longer appropriate for me to continue my role as a party member"

Sanghyun Park, a prospective candidate whose eligibility for the Democratic Party of Korea's primary for mayor of Gwangyang, South Jeolla Province, was revoked, indicated on April 10 that he would run as an independent after leaving the party.

On this day, at his campaign office in Gwangyang, Park held a press conference and stated, "I have submitted my resignation from the party through the Democratic Party of Korea's South Jeolla Provincial Committee website," adding, "I sincerely apologize for causing great concern to the citizens."

Provided by Sanghyun Park, prospective candidate.

Park said, "Since this is a very important time for the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration and the Democratic Party of Korea, I judged that it is no longer appropriate for me to continue my role as a party member," and added, "I believe that I should not become a burden or a liability to the government and the party because of my own actions."

Regarding the revocation of his candidacy due to allegations of running an illegal call center, he explained, "Although this stemmed from a misjudgment due to the ignorance of people around me, I am fully responsible for all the consequences as I failed to fulfill my responsibilities as a candidate."

It is reported that Park is considering officially announcing his independent candidacy once the resignation process is completed.

He said, "Although I am leaving the party, I will not stop thinking about the precious development of Gwangyang and the lives of its citizens," and added, "I will deeply reflect on how I can regain your trust."

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