Goryeong County Switches to Acting Governor System... "No Disruption in Local Administration"

Transition to Acting Governor Jeong Gwangho’s Leadership

“Ensuring Smooth Progress on Residents’ Livelihoods and Key Pending Issues”

Goryeong County in North Gyeongsang Province has transitioned to an acting governor system led by Deputy Governor Jeong Gwangho following the passing of the late Governor Lee Namcheol, and is now moving to ensure stable local government administration.

Aerial view of Goryeong-gun
[Photo by Goryeong-gun]

The county announced that, as Governor Lee Namcheol passed away from a chronic illness on September 1, 2026, Deputy Governor Jeong Gwangho will serve as acting governor until the next governor takes office in the by-election scheduled for April 2027.

The county solemnly concluded the official county funeral procedures, including the memorial ceremony on September 3, and subsequently held a key executives meeting to inspect local government operations and major pending issues under the acting governor system.

Acting Governor Jeong Gwangho emphasized, "The heart of our county's administration will always be the residents," adding, "We will operate the county strictly in accordance with the law and principles, ensuring not a single lapse in dealing with residents’ livelihoods and administrative affairs."

Goryeong County has stated its policy is to minimize residents’ concerns stemming from the sudden change in government, and to uphold continuity in county administration by ensuring major projects proceed without disruption.

Maintaining continuity in administration and stability in residents’ day-to-day lives is of utmost importance, especially amid an unexpected absence of a county governor, and hopes are high that the acting governor system will steer the county steadily forward.

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