[6.3 Election] Will Woo Hongseop's Bold Move Succeed?... 'One Team' Sets Sail After Overcoming Primary Aftermath

All-Star Lineup Launches Mammoth-Scale Campaign Committee, Aiming to Seize the Initiative

Woo Hongseop: "Listening with Humility, Restoring Wando’s Pride"

Beyond Show of Force: Merging Support Bases Draws Attention to One Team Synergy

Overcoming the aftermath of a fierce intra-party primary ahead of the June 3 local elections, Woo Hongseop, the preliminary candidate for Wando County governor from the Democratic Party of Korea, has launched a strong 'One Team' election campaign committee aimed at a united Wando.

By bringing former rivals to the forefront, Woo has put forward a bold move to rally the party’s supporters and gain the upper hand in the general election. On May 9, at his campaign office, Woo announced the appointments for the "Victory Election Countermeasures Committee" (hereinafter referred to as the campaign committee), reinforcing his overwhelming determination to win the election.

Woo Hongseop, the Democratic Party preliminary candidate for Wando County governor, launched a strong 'One Team' election campaign committee aimed at a united Wando. Photo by Lee Jungkyung

Notably, this campaign committee has taken shape as a so-called "mammoth-scale" integrated organization, with Heo Gunghee, Shin Uijoon, and Lee Cheol—who engaged in a competitive but fair primary—accepting the roles of standing co-chairs. The committee will also be joined by Lee Beomseong, director of the Democratic Party of Korea liaison office; honorary professor Shin Soonho; former Wando education chief Seo Jangpil; and former assemblyman Kim Joo as joint campaign committee chairs.

The local political community sees the core of this appointment as the activation of a powerful 'One Team.' There is a consensus that this will play a decisive role in maximizing party unity, quickly resolving local conflicts, and consolidating momentum for Wando’s development.

The campaign committee has branded itself as a "field-centered, practical organization," placing experts and local figures at the forefront. Specialists in key sectors of Wando's economy—including education, fisheries, tourism, and welfare—have been brought together, reflecting Woo’s strong commitment to immediately incorporate residents’ voices into policy and overcome the crises facing Wando.

Through the announcement of appointments, Woo Hongseop emphasized, "The formation of this campaign committee is not just a structure for the election, but the result of the precious will of residents who care about Wando’s future and desire change."

He went on to say, "Together with standing co-chairs Heo Gunghee, Shin Uijoon, and Lee Cheol, we will unite as a 'One Team' to prepare for Wando’s new leap forward. With humility, I will listen to voices on the ground, work tirelessly, and, together with the residents, ensure victory in this election to restore pride to Wando."

Having completed the formation of the committee, Woo Hongseop’s camp plans to sequentially announce region-specific policy pledges and further broaden communication channels with local residents.

Ultimately, the success or failure of this Wando County governor election will depend on whether the high-profile figures who joined the campaign committee can go beyond simply adding their names for show and genuinely merge their respective support bases. All eyes are on whether Woo Hongseop’s camp can achieve a true "chemical One Team" that transcends mere physical unity and fully absorb the will of Wando’s voters.

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