Congressman Shin Sungbum: "Geochang County Governor Re-election Results Should Be Announced After Court Ruling"

"Concerns Over Possible Confusion if Injunction is Granted... Calls for Responsible Decision by the Nomination Committee"

"Criticism Over Rushing Announcement Amid Imminent Court Ruling"

Congressman Shin Sungbum urged the Gyeongnam Provincial Party's nomination management committee to make a careful decision regarding the announcement of the re-election results for the Geochang County Governor candidate.

At a press conference held at 11 a.m. on May 1 in the briefing room of the Geochang County Office, Congressman Shin stated, "I hope that the announcement of the re-election results for the Geochang County Governor candidate will take place after the court's decision."

[Photo by Choi Soonkyung] Congressman Shin Sungbum is holding a press conference at 11 a.m. on the 1st in the briefing room of Geochang County Office, urging the Gyeongnam Provincial Party’s nomination management committee to make a careful decision regarding the announcement of the re-selection results for the Geochang County Governor candidate.

He explained, "On April 27, I personally visited the nomination management committee of the Gyeongnam Provincial Party and officially requested that the announcement of the re-election results be postponed until after the court's ruling. I understand that the committee accepted this request at that time and delayed the announcement once."

He continued, "Today, the committee is saying that it will announce the re-election results this afternoon. I am fully aware that the remaining election schedule is tight and that there is little time left for the committee's activities. However, I am concerned that if an injunction is granted by the court after the announcement and the effectiveness of the re-election is suspended, it will inevitably cause significant confusion."

He also demanded a responsible decision, saying, "If such a situation occurs, I have to ask what contingency plans and solutions the committee has prepared."

Congressman Shin said, "In the case of an injunction related to the election, the court is also proceeding with the review as quickly as possible, given the seriousness of the matter. Therefore, I expect a conclusion to be reached soon."

He emphasized, "Despite the various difficult circumstances, I respectfully request the nomination management committee of the Gyeongnam Provincial Party to reconsider the timing of the re-election results announcement one more time in order to prevent any possible confusion."

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