[6.3 Election] Woo Hongseop, Shin Uijun, and Heo Gunghee Agree on 'Policy Alliance'... A New Milestone in the Election Race

Signed Agreement Outlines Shared Vision Including "Wando, the Fisheries Capital"

Shin Uijun and Heo Gunghee Offer Unconditional, Full Support to Woo Hongseop

Local Political Circles: "Bold Alliance May Sway Voter Sentiment"

Woo Hongseop, the Democratic Party candidate running for Wando County Governor in the 9th nationwide simultaneous local elections, has emerged as a major variable in the race by forming a surprise "policy alliance" with Shin Uijun, a member of the Jeonnam Provincial Assembly, and Heo Gunghee, a member of the Wando County Council.

On April 19, Woo Hongseop, Shin Uijun, chairman of the Provincial Assembly’s Agriculture and Fisheries Committee, and Heo Gunghee, former chairperson of the Wando County Council, signed a "Policy Alliance Agreement" at Woo's campaign office in Wando-eup, officially launching a "One-Team" for victory in the local elections.

At the policy alliance agreement ceremony held at Woo Hongseop's election campaign office for Wando County Governor, candidate Woo Hongseop (center), Shin Uijun, a member of the Jeonnam Provincial Assembly (right), and Heo Gunghee, a member of the Wando County Council (left), are posing for a commemorative photo after signing the "Policy Alliance Agreement." Photo by Lee Jungkyung

Through the agreement, they declared a shared vision of "Wando, the Fisheries Capital; Warm Welfare; and United Wando." In particular, candidate Woo fully accepted four key pledges proposed by the two council members: ▲ attracting a marine processing industrial complex to Wando ▲ enacting a special law to increase income for farmers and fishermen (with Wando designated as a pilot area) ▲ boosting tourist numbers by designating a digital tourism zone ▲ and implementing mobile medical services.

Additionally, they agreed to prioritize as county government tasks: ▲ promoting the designation of a marine bio industry special zone ▲ constructing memorial halls in Nowha, Bogil, and Soan (Namsan-myeon) ▲ and revitalizing tourism by utilizing the 12 zodiac animals for the 12 towns and townships. This alliance is drawing attention as an "unconditional decision" made solely to overcome Wando’s challenges and promote its development, moving beyond slander and division.

Heo Gunghee stated, "I decided to join because I believe that the pledges I proposed will be implemented as top priorities for Wando’s development," adding, "I am happy to lend my strength for a better Wando."

Chairman Shin Uijun also declared his support, saying, "Today’s policy alliance is a model case for unifying the residents and marks the beginning of a new era of change for Wando," and pledged, "I will do my utmost to fulfill the agreement and ensure Woo’s election victory, as if it were my own work."

Woo Hongseop, the Democratic Party candidate for Wando County Governor (center), is seen shaking hands and raising them together with Shin Uijun, former Jeonnam provincial council member (right), and Heo Gunghee, Wando County council member (left), after agreeing on a policy alliance to pledge a victorious outcome in the local elections. Photo by Lee Joonkyung

In response, candidate Woo Hongseop bowed and said, "I sincerely thank both of you for making such a significant decision." He continued, "Since you have given your support without any conditions, I will prioritize your policies even above my own to set a national example," and assured, "With your determination as our driving force, we will create a prosperous community where everyone thrives and secure a decisive victory in the main election."

The local political community is paying close attention to the significance of this endorsement. In particular, with Shin Uijun, who has a solid support base and strong influence as a former provincial assembly member, backing Woo, it is expected that voters’ sentiments ahead of the runoff election will be greatly affected.

This "policy-centered" endorsement, which goes beyond simple displays of strength, is being praised as a new milestone in Wando’s election culture. After signing the agreement, Chairman Shin and Councilor Heo will begin actively campaigning to support candidate Woo Hongseop starting today.

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