Ryu Chuno and Choi Oksu Join Forces,
Forming an "Anti-Kim San Alliance"

The Democratic Party of Korea's Muan County governor primary runoff has been narrowed down to a two-way race, as former rivals Ryu Chuno and Choi Oksu joined forces with Na Kwangguk, establishing a "one team" system.

Ryu Chun-o, Na Kwangguk, and Choi Ok-su (from left) pledge victory in the Muan County Governor election. Provided by the candidate's campaign team.

Ryu Chun-o, Na Kwangguk, and Choi Ok-su (from left) pledge victory in the Muan County Governor election. Provided by the candidate's campaign team.

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The two candidates agreed to unify their candidacies with Na Kwangguk, serve as joint heads of the election campaign committee, and provide their full support for victory in the runoff.

As a result, support that had been dispersed during the primary process is now consolidating, and analysts say that an so-called "anti-Kim San alliance" has emerged.


The joint campaign committee stated, "What Muan needs now is change, not incompetence," and stressed, "We must earn the people's choice through a policy- and vision-centered election."

The committee further explained the background of the unification, saying, "Gathering strength behind a prepared candidate who can truly improve residents' lives is the path to Muan's development."


This alliance is being evaluated as more than a simple declaration of support, but as a structural coalition that combines achievements, organizational capabilities, and experience.

Observers note that by adding Ryu Chuno's field execution capabilities and Choi Oksu's administrative experience to Na Kwangguk's organizational base, a synergistic effect is expected.


Na Kwangguk commented, "The decision made by my former rivals is the result of public sentiment in Muan uniting in a desire for change," and vowed, "I will ensure this is repaid with real change."


He also emphasized, "Muan now stands at a crossroads: whether to remain in the past or move forward to a new future. The people's choice will determine Muan's next 100 years."


In local political circles, there are observations that, "With organizational strength and candidate competitiveness combined, the runoff is being structurally reshaped beyond mere competition," and that "this alliance will serve as a key variable in the election landscape."



Meanwhile, as the runoff vote to select the Democratic Party of Korea's Muan County governor candidate approaches, it is expected that the battle for consolidation and the contest among candidates will intensify even further.


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