Potential Shift in Geochang County Governor Race Ahead of June 3 Local Elections

Hongki Lee and Kibong Choi Announce Unification
"Joining Forces for a Renewed Leap Forward in Conservatism"

With the upcoming June 3 local elections for Geochang County Governor, independent candidates Hongki Lee and Kibong Choi have officially announced their unification, signaling a potential shift in the election landscape.

At 3:30 p.m. on May 15, the two candidates jointly announced a statement at Hongki Lee's campaign office, declaring, "We have decided to unite for the future of conservatism and the development of Geochang."

[Photo by Choi Soonkyung] On the 15th at 3:30 PM, candidates Hongki Lee and Kibong Choi announced a joint declaration at Hongki Lee's campaign office, pledging to unite for the future of conservatism and the development of Geochang.

In the joint statement, the two candidates stated, "Geochang now stands at a critical crossroads, and any further division and conflict could undermine not only the values and principles of conservatism, but also hopes for the future."

They continued, "Recognizing that further division in the face of these serious circumstances would lead only to mutual ruin, we have come together for the greater cause of Geochang’s stability and a renewed leap forward for conservatism, setting aside personal gain and political interests."

In particular, Kibong Choi officially declared his support for Hongki Lee as of this day, and Hongki Lee stated, "For the development of Geochang, I will discuss and take action together with Kibong Choi."

The two candidates also emphasized, "From now on, we will stand together as partners rather than competitors," and added, "We will move beyond conflict and division toward a politics of hope."

Hongki Lee stated, "Now, I will prove myself with results, not just words," adding, "I will ensure victory and open a new future for Geochang together with the residents."

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