Park Gwanyul Launches 'One Team' System... "Will Carry on Kim Seokgu's Will to Achieve Victory in Gwangju"

Park Gwanyul, who was selected as the Democratic Party candidate for mayor of Gwangju, has begun to actively advance toward victory in the general election by launching a 'One Team' system following the party's primary election.

Park Gwannyeol, who was elected as the Democratic Party candidate for mayor of Gwangju, has begun actively advancing toward victory in the main election by solidifying a "one team" system following the party's primary. Photo by Park Gwannyeol

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On April 25, Park Gwanyul's campaign office announced that Ahn Taejun, National Assembly member of the Democratic Party's Eul District Committee, former Gwangju mayoral candidate Kim Seokgu, as well as Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly candidates, Gwangju City Council preliminary candidates, and executive committee members visited the campaign office to express their support and strengthen their unity.

On the same day, Park Gwanyul stated, "I am deeply grateful to former candidate Kim Seokgu, who was with us until the final round," adding, "By carrying on Kim's intentions and role, I will ensure victory for Gwangju and the Democratic Party."

Former candidate Kim Seokgu remarked, "Now, Park is the official candidate of the Democratic Party," and continued, "The primary and final rounds were part of the democratic process to select the best candidate."

He further emphasized, "While the democratic process can sometimes appear as conflict, it is actually the result of healthy competition. Now, I will do my part to ensure Park's victory."

National Assembly member Ahn Taejun also commented, "The Eul District will join forces with city and provincial council members to ensure Park's victory," adding, "We will actively promote Park through various opportunities within the community and work together to secure a Democratic Party win."

This meeting, held after the final round, is seen as an occasion to reaffirm party unity and formalize the 'One Team' system.

The attendees pledged to unite their efforts for the development of Gwangju and the improvement of citizens' quality of life.

Meanwhile, Park Gwanyul's campaign plans to further expand contact with citizens and embark on a full-fledged election campaign in close cooperation with the party organization.

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