[6.3 Election] Kim Taesung Confirmed as Party for National Innovation Candidate for Sinan County Mayor

Retired Army General Announces Candidacy
Promises Dedication to Hometown Residents

Kim Taesung has been officially confirmed as the Party for National Innovation's candidate for mayor of Sinan County. On April 22, the Central Party Public Office Candidate Recommendation and Management Committee of the Party for National Innovation announced that, at its sixth meeting, it exclusively recommended former Army General Kim Taesung as the candidate for Sinan County mayor.

The Party for National Innovation exclusively recommended former Army Major General Kim Taesung as the candidate for Shinan County Governor.
[Photo by Party for National Innovation website]

Accordingly, Kim will run as the Party for National Innovation's candidate in the Sinan County mayoral election, which will be held as part of the 9th nationwide local elections on June 3, 2026.

Kim stated, "Beyond the mission of a soldier who has defended the Republic of Korea, I will now dedicate myself to improving the lives of my fellow Sinan County residents," adding, "I will achieve victory together with the people."

He went on to emphasize, "By joining forces with independents, civil society, and political groups who share our vision, I will lead change in Sinan." Born in Imja-myeon, Sinan County, Kim graduated from Imja Elementary School, Imja Middle School, Gwangju Salesio High School, and the Korea Military Academy before retiring as an Army General.

He is also regarded as an expert in military administration and organization, having earned a master's degree in defense management from the Korea National Defense University and a doctorate in public administration from Hannam University Graduate School.

Meanwhile, the local political community is paying close attention to the possibility that the entry of a former military officer into politics could become a new variable in the race for Sinan County mayor.

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