Jeonbuk Youth Select Future Leader: Governor Lee Wontak of Jeonbuk

Jeonbuk Youth Suffrage Movement Headquarters: 57.3% Support in Mock Election
Lee Wontak: "The voices of youth will be meaningfully reflected in policy and governance"

Lee Wontak, who was elected as the Governor of Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province in the 6·3 nationwide local elections, received a uniquely meaningful certificate of election from youth, the future voters. It is being evaluated as reaffirming expectations for change in Jeonbuk after he garnered strong support in a mock election directly participated in by youth.

The Jeonbuk Youth Suffrage Movement Headquarters visited the office of the Governor Transition Committee for the 9th elected governor, located at the Jeonbuk Bio Convergence Industry Promotion Agency in Deokjin-gu, Jeonju, on the 20th. They presented the 'Youth Mock Election Winning Certificate' to the Governor-elect Lee Wontak. [Photo by Lee Wontak’s team]

The Jeonbuk Youth Suffrage Movement Headquarters visited the office of the Provincial Governor Transition Committee for the 9th Popularly Elected Governor, located at the Jeonbuk Bio Convergence Industry Promotion Agency in Deokjin-gu, Jeonju-si, on June 20, and presented Lee Wontak, the governor-elect, with a "Youth Mock Election Winning Certificate."

This event was organized as an opportunity for youth who do not yet have the right to vote to directly select the leader who will shape the future of their region and to officially deliver the results. It drew attention as an event that highlighted the importance of youth political participation and democratic citizenship education.

According to the results of the mock election, Lee secured 57.3% of the votes and was selected as the Jeonbuk governor-elect. This was the second-highest rate among the youth mock elections for governors in 17 metropolitan regions nationwide, following Wi Seongon, the governor-elect of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, who received 62.0%.

The youth mock elections are conducted in a manner similar to actual elections and are held nationwide to give young people experience in comparing and reviewing policies and candidates. In particular, as discussions on expanding youth suffrage have recently progressed, these programs have established themselves as educational initiatives that increase political interest among future voters.

Lee Wontak stated, "The support you have shown signifies hope for change in Jeonbuk and a call for the future," adding, "I will make every effort to ensure that the voices of youth are meaningfully reflected in policy and provincial governance."

Meanwhile, as the launch of the 9th popularly elected administration approaches, Lee is reviewing the direction of provincial administration and major pledge implementation plans through the transition committee, and is also paying close attention to preparing support measures for future generations, including youth and youth policies.

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