Han Donghoon Launches First Official Campaign with Midnight Greetings at Deokcheon Station: "I Will Be the Stepping Stone for Buk-gu"

"I Will Defeat the Proxy of the Lee Jaemyung Administration"
Emphasizes Rebuilding the Conservative Movement and Determination to Stay in the Race

Han Donghoon, an independent candidate running in the Busan Buk-gu Gap by-election, launched a campaign focused on close engagement with local residents from the very first day of official campaigning. His schedule included greeting residents taking the last train at midnight, canvassing during the morning commute, meeting merchants at traditional markets, and volunteering at a welfare center, demonstrating a full-fledged, community-centered campaign approach.

At midnight on the 21st, Han visited Deokcheon Station in Busan and began his first official campaign activities by engaging with residents heading home on the last subway train. He shook hands with citizens, responded to requests for photos, and continued his greetings at the scene until midnight.

Han Donghoon, an independent candidate running in the Busan Buk-gu Gap by-election, began his first official campaign on the 21st by engaging with residents heading home on the last train at Deokcheon Station. Photo provided by Han Donghoon’s campaign team

Han commented, "I started my official campaign by meeting citizens who had just finished their long day," adding, "I will do my utmost to truly develop Buk-gu and to rebuild the conservative movement."

In the morning, Han canvassed at the Green Core Intersection in Mandeok-dong during the rush hour, and later visited Gupo Market to greet local merchants. In the afternoon, he participated in a volunteer event serving soybean noodle soup to seniors at the Namsanjeong Community Welfare Center, continuing his on-the-ground schedule with a strong focus on the local community. At 6 p.m. that day, he is scheduled to hold his official campaign kick-off event near Gupo Market.

Han also responded on Facebook to remarks by Kim Youngjin, a lawmaker from the Democratic Party of Korea, who claimed that Han was "using Buk-gu as a host to stage his political comeback." Han replied, "I did not come to use Buk-gu as a stepping stone, but to become a stepping stone for Buk-gu," emphasizing that he is running to put an end to the Democratic Party's outdated politics.

The possibility of unification among candidates also remains contentious. Kim appeared on MBC Radio the previous day and argued that unification would only be possible if Han withdrew and supported Park Minsik, the People Power Party candidate. In contrast, Han stated, "There is never a 100% in politics. Absolute statements can actually reflect fear, and the public sentiment has already paved the way," reaffirming his intention to see the race through to the end.

The Busan Buk-gu Gap by-election is shaping up as a three-way contest between Kim Youngjin of the Democratic Party of Korea, Park Minsik of the People Power Party, and Han Donghoon. Whether the conservative candidates unite is considered the key variable in the final stage of the race.

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