[6.3 Election] Democratic Party's Woo Hongseop Poised for Wando County Victory Backed by 'One Team'

Vice Chairman Lee Cheol Joins: "A Decision for Wando"
Four Primary Candidates Unite, Demonstrating Consolidated Strength
Despite Woo's Invitation, Ji Youngbae's Camp Refuses to Join...
Election Office Opening Ceremony Scheduled for May 6

Democratic Party candidate Woo Hongseop for Wando County has secured the official endorsement of Lee Cheol, Vice Chairman of the Jeollanam-do Provincial Council, bringing him significantly closer to building a 'one team' for victory in the main election.

With Provincial Assemblyman Shin Euijoon and County Assemblywoman Heo Gonghee already on board, the addition of Vice Chairman Lee means that four out of the five candidates who participated in the party primary have now united, forming a single, consolidated front.

Democratic Party candidate Woo Hongseop for Wando County secured the official support of Lee Cheol, former vice chairman of the Jeonnam Provincial Council, drawing closer to establishing a 'One Team' for victory in the final election. Photo by the candidate's camp

According to Woo Hongseop's camp on May 3, Lee Cheol, Vice Chairman of the Jeollanam-do Provincial Council, recently announced his official support for Woo and joined his campaign. Vice Chairman Lee stated, "This decision is a responsible choice for the future of Wando," adding, "I will work together with candidate Woo Hongseop to achieve meaningful results and fulfill my responsibilities within the party."

Previously, candidate Woo had signed a policy solidarity agreement with Provincial Assemblyman Shin Euijoon (Chairman of the Agriculture and Fisheries Committee) and County Assemblywoman Heo Gonghee, adopting a joint vision of "Wando as the Capital of Fisheries, Warm Welfare, and a United Wando."

The group has agreed on key priorities, including: ▲Enhancing the competitiveness of the fisheries industry ▲Revitalizing marine tourism ▲Expanding youth employment ▲Promoting welfare policies closely tied to residents' daily lives. With Vice Chairman Lee's recent participation, the synergy between policy cooperation and political unity is expected to increase even further.

However, the fact that candidate Ji Youngbae, who was also in the primary, has ultimately been excluded from the 'one team' remains an issue. Despite ongoing invitations and behind-the-scenes efforts from Woo's camp, Ji's side is reportedly dissatisfied with the primary results and has firmly refused any meetings.

Regarding the consolidation within the party, Woo Hongseop expressed his gratitude, saying, "I am deeply thankful to Vice Chairman Lee Cheol for joining in unity. Building on the spirit of the 'one team' confirmed during the primary, we will demonstrate our united strength and deliver tangible changes so that everyone in Wando can prosper."

He further emphasized, "A strong, ruling party candidate must be elected as county governor to ensure the stable advancement of major local projects, such as the bridge and island connection initiatives. I will lead Wando's remarkable development together with the residents."

With this unification, Woo's campaign will officially announce its transition to the main election mode with the opening ceremony of its election office scheduled for 11 a.m. on May 6.

Meanwhile, Woo is presenting the realization of a "prosperous Wando" as his core vision, leveraging over 30 years of public service and administrative expertise. His major pledges include ▲Revitalizing the abalone industry ▲Establishing a marine processing industrial complex ▲Launching three pension projects ▲Extending the KTX railway to Wando ▲Building a comprehensive local healthcare system ▲Implementing a renewable energy profit-sharing scheme, and he continues to broaden his support base with these policies.

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