Gokseong County Candidate Joo Sangrae Holds Kick-off Rally... "Will Secure a Certain Future for Gokseong"

Highlighting Achievements Such as Basic Income for Rural and Fishing Communities
Driving Gokseong's Development as a Unified Democratic Party Team

Joo Sangrae, the Democratic Party candidate for Gokseong County Governor, has officially kicked off his election campaign for the June 3 local elections by holding an opening ceremony and kick-off rally at his campaign office. Based on his achievements during his previous term, Joo announced five core visions, including “Prosperous Gokseong” and a “Tourism Rebound,” and appealed for overwhelming support.

On the morning of May 6 at 10:00 a.m., Joo held the opening ceremony and kick-off rally at his campaign office, marking the start of his earnest efforts to secure victory in the June 3 local elections.

On the morning of the 6th, Jo Sangrae, the Democratic Party candidate for Gokseong County Governor, held an opening ceremony and kickoff event at the campaign office in Gokseong County, Jeollanam-do, marking the official start of the election campaign. Photo by Jo Sangrae Campaign Office

The event drew a crowd of about 900 local supporters, including Kwon Hyangyeop, Democratic Party lawmaker; Joo Seungyong, former Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly; former county governors; Democratic Party city and provincial council candidates; and leaders of various civic organizations. Min Hyungbae, candidate for the Jeonnam-Gwangju Unified Mayor, delivered his congratulatory remarks via video message.

In his campaign address, Joo stated, “Since I began my term in October 2024, I have worked tirelessly for a year and six months to realize the new vision for Gokseong that I promised to our residents. Because I cannot halt the transformation I have started in Gokseong, I have chosen to run again to ensure an even more certain future.”

Joo highlighted his accomplishments during his term, including the implementation of basic income for rural and fishing communities, free bus transportation for all county residents, the resumption of pediatric care, and free distribution of livestock manure compost. He also presented his “Five Key Alternatives” for Gokseong’s development.

His major pledges include: ▲ creating rental smart farms to empower young farmers and foster a “Prosperous Gokseong”; ▲ revitalizing the local economy by supporting young local businesses and merchants; ▲ hosting the 2031 International Garden Expo and branding local roses to drive a “Tourism Rebound”; ▲ introducing Gokseong-style 3S Smart Safety Care for “Inclusive Welfare”; and ▲ establishing the first water leisure sports tourism complex in the Honam region to create jobs and overcome local population decline.

In particular, Joo expressed strong determination to lay the foundation for local cultural tourism by creating the water leisure sports complex, which is expected to generate approximately 2,800 jobs and attract more residents to the area.

Finally, Joo reaffirmed his commitment, stating, “Together with the ruling Democratic Party, President Lee Jaemyung, lawmaker Kwon Hyangyeop, and the Jeonnam-Gwangju Unified Mayor, I will confidently pursue the path of Gokseong’s development,” solidifying his resolve amid enthusiastic cheers from supporters.

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