Local Elections D-1, Park Wansu South Gyeongsang Governor Candidate Urges: "Protect the Future of South Gyeongsang with Your Vote"

On the evening of June 2, the day before the 9th nationwide local elections, Park Wansu, the People Power Party candidate for governor of South Gyeongsang Province, concluded his campaign with a final rally.

Park held his last campaign event at Sangnam Fountain Square in Sangnam-dong, Seongsan-gu, Changwon City, and appealed, "Please protect the future of South Gyeongsang Province with your vote."

He stated, "The government and the ruling party have taken control of the legislative, judicial, and executive branches, as well as the media," and expressed concern, saying, "At this rate, I fear that the Republic of Korea may lose its liberal democracy and the rule of law."

He added, "The local elections are the only way to keep the ruling party, which has seized the legislative, judicial, executive, and media powers, in check," and urged, "I ask the residents of South Gyeongsang Province to support the People Power Party so that, at the very least, local power can provide a counterbalance to the ruling party."

Park Wansu, candidate for governor of Gyeongsangnam-do from the People Power Party, is holding his final campaign event the day before the 9th nationwide local elections.
[Photo by Lee Seryeong]

Park emphasized, "In the past, when the governor resigned midway and ended up serving a prison sentence after being convicted, the economy of South Gyeongsang Province suffered, and provincial administration became unstable. We cannot afford to return to the disrupted governance of the past."

He continued, "For the past four years, I have focused solely on South Gyeongsang Province and its residents, working tirelessly to elevate the province to the top position among non-capital regions nationwide. Now, based on this foundation, we must advance in every field, such as industry and residents’ livelihoods, so that no one can catch up with us."

He further appealed, "This election is about whether we return to failed governance or continue our successful administration. The next 12 hours are more important than the entire campaign period, so please make sure to vote and protect the future of South Gyeongsang Province."

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