[22nd General Election] Min Hyung-bae Elected in Gwangsan-eul, Gwangju: "I Will Stand at the Forefront Against Prosecutorial Dictatorship"

Min Hyung-bae, the only incumbent lawmaker to survive the Democratic Party of Korea primary held ahead of the 22nd National Assembly election, has secured his return to the National Assembly.

According to the National Election Commission on the 11th, as of 1 a.m., Min Hyung-bae won with 75.54% of the vote, becoming a two-term lawmaker.

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Although the race attracted nationwide attention due to the candidacy of Lee Nak-yeon, co-chair of the New Future Party, Min comfortably defeated Lee, who received 14.21% of the vote.

Ahn Tae-wook, the People Power Party candidate, received 4.87%, Jeon Ju-yeon of the Progressive Party 4.2%, and Kim Yong-jae of the Green Justice Party 1.17%.

Min Hyung-bae said, “I will swiftly end Yoon Seok-yeol’s prosecutorial dictatorship and devote myself to restoring democracy and the livelihood of the people,” adding, “I will carefully manage and faithfully implement each pledge and do my best for the development of Gwangsan and Gwangju.”

He continued, “I believe the results of this general election represent the citizens’ ‘death sentence’ to the People Power Party and a ‘last chance’ given to the Democratic Party,” and promised, “I will stand at the forefront so that the Democratic Party can fight stronger and properly. I will start by doing better myself so that the citizens of Gwangju will not have any reason to distrust me.”

He also emphasized, “I will firmly fight against Yoon Seok-yeol’s prosecutorial dictatorship to strengthen my political standing within the party, and based on the political weight I secure, I will bring the rightful share that Gwangju deserves,” adding, “When fighting Yoon Seok-yeol’s prosecutorial dictatorship, I will unite not only the Democratic Party but the entire opposition.”

Furthermore, he said, “When it comes to securing Gwangju’s share within the Democratic Party, I will share information and provide mutual support with fellow lawmakers from Gwangju,” and added, “I will enhance the efficiency of Gwangju politics so that citizens can tangibly feel the effectiveness of politics through my legislative activities.”