National Innovation Party Jeonnam Chapter Nominates 63 Candidates for June 3 Local Elections
12 Basic Local Government Heads, 9 Integrated Special City Council Members
42 Basic Councilors Nominated
"Aiming to Surpass Old Politics"
The Jeonnam Provincial Chapter of the National Innovation Party has finalized 63 candidates to run in the June 3 local elections in the Jeonnam region.
The confirmed candidates include 12 basic local government head candidates, 9 candidates for members of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City Council, and 42 basic councilor candidates.
The candidates for basic local government heads are as follows: Lee Changho for Gurye County Mayor, Park Woongdu for Gokseong County Mayor, Jung Chulwon for Damyang County Mayor, Kim Wanggeun for Jangseong County Mayor, Lee Yunhaeng for Hampyeong County Mayor, Jung Wonsik for Yeonggwang County Mayor, Kim Taeseong for Shinan County Mayor, Choi Youngyeol for Yeongam County Mayor, Sa Sunmoon for Jangheung County Mayor, Park Hongryul for Mokpo City Mayor, Kim Deoksoo for Naju City Mayor, and Myung Changhwan for Yeosu City Mayor.
The candidates for members of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City Council include Jang Il for Jindo constituency in Jindo County, Lim Yongsoo for Hampyeong constituency in Hampyeong County, Min Hongil for the 1st constituency in Haenam County, Ko Incheol for the 2nd constituency in Shinan County, Choi Seunghyun for the 3rd constituency in Naju City, Jung Seunguk for the 2nd constituency in Mokpo City, Bae Minwoo for the 1st constituency in Yeosu City, Kim Jeomyoo for the 3rd constituency in Yeosu City, Choi Mugyeong for the 4th constituency in Yeosu City, and Hong Sunghoon for the 7th constituency in Suncheon City.
Additionally, the Innovation Party's Jeonnam Provincial Chapter has finalized 42 basic councilor candidates in 13 cities and counties.
The provincial chapter stated, "The confirmed candidates are individuals who have lived and worked alongside residents in their respective areas, experiencing local issues firsthand," adding, "They are new local workers who will drive change in residents' lives, moving beyond the old vested-interest-centered politics."
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The statement continued, "Through these local elections, we will present new political alternatives to change the realities of the region."
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