Gyeongnam Education, Leave It to Us! ... Kim Sang-kwon vs Park Jong-hoon, Official Election Campaign Begins

Candidate Kim Sang-kwon for Gyeongnam Superintendent of Education (left) and candidate Park Jong-hoon.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] With the official election campaign for the nationwide local elections in June underway, the competition for votes among candidates for the Gyeongnam Superintendent of Education has also begun.

At the official election campaign kickoff ceremony, candidate Kim Sang-gwon for Gyeongnam Superintendent of Education pledges victory with his supporters.

Candidate Kim Sang-kwon held a kickoff rally on the 19th in front of Changwon City Hall Plaza, pledging to replace the power of the Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union (JeonGyoJo) in Gyeongnam education.

"This election is a judgment on the 8 years of JeonGyoJo superintendents, corruption, and incompetence," he said, "The earnest desire of parents and residents to eradicate injustice and restore broken schools has brought us here."

"We are embarking toward Gyeongnam education based on fairness and common sense, nurturing dreams and hope, taking responsibility for safety and health, and warmly embracing and carefully caring with love," he declared his determination.

Candidate Kim raised his voice, saying, "Let's restore the broken Gyeongnam education. By listening to the voices of voters, let's inspire hope in Gyeongnam education and open the beginning of 100 years of future education together."

Park Jong-hoon, candidate for Gyeongnam Superintendent of Education, guiding safety on the way to school in front of Namyang Elementary School, Gyeongnam.

Candidate Park Jong-hoon also held an official election campaign kickoff rally on the same day.

"Anyone can talk about future education, but not everyone can create it," he appealed, "Please support Park Jong-hoon for the completion of Gyeongnam's future education, which will become the standard for education in the Republic of Korea."

Candidate Park announced the start of the official election campaign by guiding the safety of students going to school with the Green Mothers' Association parents in front of Namyang Elementary School in Changwon City.

"Four years ago, I also started the official election campaign by guiding students on their way to school. Protecting the safety and health of students is the most important duty of a superintendent of education and an expression of my heart to run to the children whenever I see them," he said.

"We will complete a student-tailored future education system, create a safe and peaceful Mom-friendly school, and surely realize Gyeongnam-style free education," he said, adding, "Please join us in making Gyeongnam education the center of future education in the Republic of Korea."