Democratic Party Launches Local Election Campaign Committee… Jeong Cheongrae, Han Byungdo, Lee Sijong Named Chief Standing Chairpersons

"Yoon Again" Nominations Must Be Judged
Actor Lee Wonjong to Lead Neighborhood Campaigns

The Democratic Party of Korea held a launch ceremony for its election committee 24 days ahead of the June 3 local elections, formally announcing its transition to a full-scale election campaign. The election committee has been officially named the "National Normalization Election Committee of the Republic of Korea."

Jeong Cheongrae, who has taken on the role of Overall Standing Election Committee Chairman, hosted the launch event at the National Assembly on the morning of the 10th. He reaffirmed his commitment to victory, stating, "We will aim high, but keep our attitude and posture humble, advancing step by step together with the people. I will do my best with humility and sincerity."

He also emphasized, "The rebellion is not over yet, and there are still forces that do not reflect on their past actions, stirring up unrest in various places." He added, "We must hold accountable those arrogant forces who, through the 'Yoon Again' nominations in this election, are once again dreaming of rebellion. We must achieve victory, sever the roots of insurrection, and restore our damaged democracy."

Jeong Cheong-rae, the Overall Election Committee Chairman of the Democratic Party of Korea, is speaking at the launch ceremony of the "National Normalization Election Committee of the Republic of Korea" held at the National Assembly on the 10th. Photo by Yonhap News

Jeong also characterized this local election as a crucial turning point for the success of the Lee Jaemyung administration. He said, "Above all, this election is a golden opportunity to support the success of the Lee Jaemyung administration and to achieve balanced national development," adding, "When the Lee Jaemyung administration and local governments work together seamlessly like interlocking gears, the region-led growth known as '5 Regions, 3 Special Zones' can be fully realized."

The list of standing election committee chairpersons includes Han Byungdo, Floor Leader; Lee Si-jong, former Governor of North Chungcheong Province; Ahn Sunha, World Health Organization (WHO) advisor for climate, AI, and health; Geum Heejung, a surgeon from Daegu known as the "eldest daughter of TK" during the last presidential campaign; and Lee Bona, a naturalized Korean citizen originally from Myanmar. Co-chairpersons Onyu Lee, Myungseon Hwang, Deukgu Kang, Lee Sungyun, Moon Jeongbok, Park Ji-won, and Park Kyuhwan will lend their support as joint election committee chairpersons.

At the launching ceremony of the Democratic Party of Korea's "National Normalization Election Countermeasures Committee" held at the National Assembly on the 10th, actor Lee Wonjong, appointed as the "Neighborhood Election Committee Chairman," is greeting after being introduced by Representative Chung Cheong-rae. Photo by Yonhap News

Actor Lee Wonjong has been appointed as the "Neighborhood Election Committee Chairman," overseeing local campaign rallies. Jeong introduced him by saying, "During the last presidential election, he contributed with such dedication. Although we are the same age, I truly respect him as a cultural and artistic figure," and explained that Lee will oversee campaign rallies nationwide, not just in a specific region.

The assignment of campaign rally leaders for each region is also complete. In Seoul, Park Junghyun, Supreme Council Member, will take charge; in Gyeonggi Province, Onyu Lee and Deukgu Kang, Supreme Council Members; in Incheon, Song Younggil, candidate for the National Assembly by-election for Yeonsu-gap, Incheon. Myungseon Hwang, Supreme Council Member (Busan and South Chungcheong), Kim Byungju, former Supreme Council Member (Gangwon), Park Beomgye, Assemblyman (Daejeon and Sejong), Yang Seungjo, former Governor of South Chungcheong (South Chungcheong), Noh Youngmin, former Chief Presidential Secretary (North Chungcheong), Lee Sungyun, Supreme Council Member (Honam), Moon Dae-lim, Assemblyman (Jeju), Park Kyuhwan, Supreme Council Member, and Kim Byunggyu, former Supreme Council Member (Daegu and North Gyeongsang), Moon Jeongbok, Supreme Council Member, and Kim Doogwan, former Governor of South Gyeongsang (Ulsan and South Gyeongsang) will also support the campaigns in their respective regions.

Later that day, Jeong will travel to Gwangju to attend the launch ceremony for the election committee of Min Hyung-bae, candidate for the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special Mayor. Co-chair Han Byungdo, Floor Leader, will visit the campaign office opening ceremonies for Kim Namjun, candidate for the National Assembly by-election for Gyeyang-eul, Incheon, and Hwang Insik, candidate for Seoul Seocho-gu District Mayor.

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