[6.3 Election] Lim Munyoung Wins Gwangsan B... AI Expert Enters National Assembly

Democratic Party Candidate Wins by a Landslide with 62.85% of the Vote

By-election Held After Min Hyung-bae's Mayoral Bid

"I Will Lead Gwangju's Industrial Transformation and Future Growth"

In the by-election for the Gwangsan District B seat in Gwangju, Lim Munyoung, the Democratic Party candidate, was elected. Leveraging his background in information technology (IT) and artificial intelligence (AI), Lim secured a victory with over 60% of the vote, earning a seat in the National Assembly.

According to the National Election Commission on June 4, Lim Munyoung won 62.85% of the votes in the by-election for the Gwangsan District B National Assembly seat.

On the afternoon of the 3rd, when the 9th simultaneous local elections and by-elections for the National Assembly were held, Im Munyoung, the Democratic Party candidate for Gwangju Gwangsan District, is expressing his sentiments upon the news of his likely victory. Photo by Yonhap News.

Bae Sujin of the Innovation of the Fatherland Party received 16.24%, An Taeuk of the People Power Party garnered 7.96%, Jeon Juyeon of the Progressive Party received 6.80%, Shin Ji-hye of the Basic Income Party obtained 3.24%, and independent candidate Gu Bongi received 2.89% of the vote, respectively.

This by-election was held after former lawmaker Min Hyung-bae resigned from his position to run for Mayor of the Integrated Special City of Jeonnam-Gwangju.

Lim, a native of Gwangju, graduated from Salesio High School and Yonsei University’s Department of Political Science and International Studies. He built his career in the IT sector, working at Korea PC Telecom and Nowcom, and served as a policy advisor to President Lee Jaemyung during his tenures as Mayor of Seongnam, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, and presidential candidate, participating in the design of digital transformation and AI policies.

He later served as the full-time Vice Chair of the Presidential National AI Strategy Committee, where he was responsible for establishing the national AI strategy, and last month entered politics after receiving a strategic nomination from the Democratic Party.

During the campaign, Lim emphasized fostering the AI and semiconductor industries as his core pledges. He outlined plans to transform Gwangju into a hub for AI autonomous vehicles and smart factories through attracting global companies, building an AI and semiconductor industry ecosystem, establishing a RE100-based power grid, and promoting data center clustering.

After his victory was confirmed, Lim stated, "Although I entered the race late and have much to learn, thanks to the overwhelming support and encouragement from citizens, I have been given the opportunity to serve." He continued, "In line with the will of the people, I will repay you by engaging in politics that changes the future of Gwangju." He added, "I am well aware of the expectations of citizens and the aspirations of young people for the Integrated Special City of Jeonnam-Gwangju in the era of AI. As an AI strategist and expert in future growth, I will dedicate all my capabilities to lead industrial transformation and regional development."

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