[June 3 Election] Lee Wontak: "I Will Drive Growth That Transforms Residents' Lives"

Crisscrossing Jeonbuk to Win Voters' Support

With the official campaign period for the June 3 local elections now underway, Lee Wontak, the Democratic Party candidate for Governor of Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province, has been crisscrossing the region from the very first day, striving to win the hearts of voters.

Lee Won-taek, the Democratic Party candidate for Governor of Jeonbuk Special Autonomous Province, greeted employees heading to work on the morning of the 21st at the main gate of Hyundai Motor Company's Jeonju plant in Bongdong-eup, Wanju County, and appealed for support while listening to voices from the field. Photo by Lee Won-taek campaign office

On the first day of the campaign, May 21, Lee expressed his strong ambitions, stating, "Together with the Lee Jae-myung administration, I will drive Jeonbuk's development with real strength so that residents can experience tangible change in their daily lives." From the early hours of the day, Lee was quick to hit the ground, appealing for support for the Democratic Party (number 1 on the ballot) and outlining his vision for Jeonbuk’s future through a series of on-the-ground engagements.

His first destination was Hyundai Motor Company's Jeonju plant in Bongdong-eup, Wanju County. This move is interpreted as a demonstration of his determination to ensure that the recently finalized 9 trillion won Saemangeum investment plan is not just a number, but is directly linked to job creation for local residents and revitalization of the regional economy.

From 6 a.m., Lee stood at the main gate of the factory, warmly greeting employees on their way to work and listening to their candid feedback. At this site, he remarked, "What residents truly want is not growth dressed up in numbers, but genuine changes that fill their wallets and revive local businesses."

Later, at the campaign launch event for gubernatorial candidates held at Gayeron Square Intersection in Jeonju, Lee reaffirmed his determination to win, and immediately moved to the intersection in front of Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Government Office to join the Democratic Party's Jeonbuk Provincial campaign team, showcasing the party's united front.

In the afternoon, Lee shifted his campaign to the Gunsan area, holding a joint rally to further intensify the election atmosphere.

Together with Yoon Junbyung, chairman of the Democratic Party’s Jeonbuk Provincial Committee, Kim Jaejun, candidate for Gunsan mayor, and Kim Euigyeom, candidate for National Assembly, Lee visited Tata Daewoo Mobility and held in-depth discussions with labor union officials. He then delivered a passionate speech to citizens at the intersection near Lotte Mall Gunsan branch.

Of particular note, Lee drew attention by holding a press conference at the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Council, where he unveiled his key pledges to fundamentally transform the province’s economic structure. Lee emphasized that the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) revolution and the transition to renewable energy are reshaping South Korea's industrial landscape, and that now presents an unmissable opportunity for Jeonbuk.

He also reiterated that no matter how great the economic growth, it is meaningless unless its benefits reach the everyday lives of residents, stressing once again the importance of "growth that people can feel."

Additionally, Lee insisted that now is not the time for discord or conflict with the central government, but rather for the Democratic Party to unite as one team and work together, pledging to achieve balanced development so that no region in Jeonbuk is left out or left behind. To this end, he proposed pledges including: ▲attracting investments in future new industries ▲creating a large-scale growth fund ▲and establishing the Jeonbuk Growth Corporation.

Lee appealed for support, saying, "This election is not just about choosing a governor, but a critical juncture that will change the quality of life for residents. I will ensure that changes are delivered in a way that people can truly feel."

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