[June 3 Election] Democratic Party Finalizes Three More Candidates in Second Primary for Gwangju Metropolitan Medium-Sized Constituencies

Im Miran Selected for Nam-gu District 1,
Im Jongguk for Buk-gu District 2,
Park Pilsun for Gwangsan-gu District 3

The Gwangju Metropolitan City branch of the Democratic Party of Korea has finalized three additional candidates by conducting the second round of primaries for metropolitan council members in electoral districts where the medium-sized constituency system was piloted.

According to the Gwangju branch of the Democratic Party on April 28, as a result of the primaries in the three Gwangju districts where the medium-sized constituency system was applied, Im Miran was additionally confirmed as the candidate for Nam-gu District 1, Im Jongguk for Buk-gu District 2, and Park Pilsun for Gwangsan-gu District 3.

This primary was conducted using a 100% online voting system by eligible party members in the relevant districts from April 27 to April 28. In accordance with the introduction of the medium-sized constituency system, one additional candidate was selected from among those who had previously failed in the primaries.

The order of candidate numbers for the general election has also been finalized. For Nam-gu District 1, the order is Noh Soyoung (A), Kang Wonho (B), and Im Miran (C). For Buk-gu District 2, the order is Heo Seokjin (A), Joo Sunil (B), and Im Jongguk (C). For Gwangsan-gu District 3, the order is Lee Younghoon (A), Kim Gwangran (B), and Park Pilsun (C).

Meanwhile, in Buk-gu District 1, which is classified as a medium-sized constituency, the schedule has been temporarily put on hold as the party is conducting an internal investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct.

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