Competition Heats Up in Wide-Open Race
Election Battle Enters Full Swing
Heo Gunghee, a member of the Wando County Council in South Jeolla Province, held a press conference at the South Jeolla Provincial Council briefing room on September 23 and officially announced her candidacy for Wando County Governor in next year's local elections.
Heo stated, "I will deeply engage with the lives of our residents. I will become a governor who delivers results through action rather than words," explaining her reason for running. The main pledges she announced that day include: ▲ Innovation in fisheries and maritime industries ▲ Revitalization of agriculture and rural areas ▲ Promotion of tourism, culture, and sports ▲ Support for welfare, education, and youth ▲ Establishment of eco-friendly and smart infrastructure ▲ Implementation of customized policies for each generation.
Heo served as the chairperson of the Wando County Council from the second half of last year through the first half of this year. She is regarded as a leading policy-oriented figure within the council.
Previously, on September 20, Lee Cheol, Vice Chairperson of the South Jeolla Provincial Council, held a publication ceremony at the Wando Culture and Arts Center and indicated his intention to run for Wando County Governor. Currently, there are about 7 to 8 confirmed preliminary candidates for the position. As the incumbent governor, Shin Woochul, is unable to run due to the three-term limit, the Wando County Governor race is effectively wide open. With the 9th nationwide local elections scheduled for June 3 next year, the competition is intensifying.
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