Jeon Haecheol of Democratic Party Announces Candidacy for Ansan-gap By-election: "Morality Must Be the Standard"

Following Kim Namkook, Jeon Announces Candidacy
"Fair Competition Must Be Guaranteed"

Former Democratic Party lawmaker Jeon Haecheol announced his candidacy for the Ansan-gap by-election in Gyeonggi Province on April 13.

At a press conference held at the Ansan City Council, Jeon stated, "This by-election is being held due to the nullification of the previous lawmaker's election. Therefore, it is especially important that the process is fair and that the highest moral standards are maintained. Above all, morality must be the standard."

(Seoul=Yonhap News) Sangkyun Han = Jeon Haecheol is giving a greeting speech at the seminar titled "Public Opinion Trends and the 2024 General Election Prospects" hosted by the Democracy 4.0 Research Group, a meeting of Democratic Party lawmakers, at the National Assembly on September 6, 2023. xyz@yna.co.kr (End)

He began by saying, "I have given this a lot of thought," and continued, "After humbly accepting the choice made by citizens and party members in the last general election, I stepped back from frontline politics and took time to reflect on the community and political landscape."

He went on to stress, "Fair competition must be guaranteed," adding, "A representative of the region should not be decided by a specific method or artificial decision, but by the judgment of citizens and party members. That is the principle of democracy."

He further stated, "At this time, the right kind of integrative politics, which can overcome division, is needed for the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration. Once again, I will seek the choice of the citizens and, with that responsibility, bring change to Ansan."

He also emphasized, "Ansan now needs responsible leadership to get various stalled issues moving again." He continued, "While observing the region, I have felt new responsibilities. From projects that have come to a halt, to changes that are not progressing, and even the frustration felt by citizens—I have concluded that things cannot go on like this."

Jeon highlighted, "I have served as a representative of Ansan and have accumulated experience connecting the central government and the local community. I was elected three times as a National Assembly member for Sangnok-gu and have developed my abilities as Senior Presidential Secretary for Civil Affairs and as Minister of the Interior and Safety. Ultimately, these experiences and capabilities must be used to improve the lives of Ansan citizens."

His major pledges include: ▲ Normal advancement of the GTX-C Sangnoksu Station project and development of the station area ▲ Redevelopment and reconstruction in Sangnok-gu ▲ Completion and extension of the Shin-Ansan Line ▲ Undergrounding of Subway Line 4 ▲ Promotion of an economic free zone centered on Science Valley.

The Ansan-gap by-election in Gyeonggi Province, to be held together with the nationwide local elections on June 3, was triggered after former Democratic Party lawmaker Yang Moonseok lost his seat following a conviction on charges including loan fraud on March 12. Previously, Democratic Party spokesperson Kim Namguk officially announced his candidacy, and Kim Yong, former deputy director of the Democratic Research Institute, among others, are also being mentioned as potential candidates.

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