Jung Cheong-rae, the chief election officer of the Democratic Party, visited Chungnam on May 21, the first day of the official campaign for the June 3 local elections and National Assembly by-elections. He urged voters to choose candidates who can lead legislation and budget management, specifically supporting Park Soo-hyun for Chungnam governor and Kim Young-bin for the Gongju, Buyeo, and Cheongyang National Assembly seat.
At a joint campaign rally held in Gongju, Jung stated, "For Chungnam to prosper, the government and local leaders must work in harmony."
He praised Park, saying, "Among the lawmakers I have met, he is the most capable and attentive. He always carries a notebook, as if he has a tape recorder running, and he will consider everything the residents of Chungnam need."
Jung also encouraged support for Kim, stating, "Help Kim continue Park's legacy in his district. If supporters of President Lee Jae-myung turn out to vote, both Park and Kim will win overwhelmingly." He added, "A harmonious household leads to effective management, so please assist in fostering cooperation between the governor and the National Assembly member for the development of Chungnam."
Furthermore, he highlighted the progress made since overcoming the December 3 emergency martial law, asserting that South Korea is becoming increasingly normalized. He noted that during the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, the KOSPI index did not even reach 3,000, but it has more than doubled in the year since Lee Jae-myung's government took office.
Jung remarked, "This indicates that the world recognizes South Korea, and it is evidence of restored national trust and democracy."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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