Editor’s Note
This article reports on a political candidacy announcement in South Korea. The candidate’s pledges include major infrastructure projects. We present this as a developing local election story.
Announces Six Major Pledges Including Construction of Aerospace City
Former Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) Advanced Technology Business Management Committee Chairman Han Kyung-ho held a press conference at the Jinju City Hall briefing room on the 29th and declared his candidacy for Jinju Mayor in the June 3 local elections next year.
“Jinju Citizens’ Integration Promotion Committee expresses concern about the potential marginalization of western Gyeongsangnam-do due to the integration of Gyeongnam and Busan.”
Election Landscape
Regarding the Jinju mayoral election, the People Power Party (PPP) stated “a strong candidate is needed,” while the Democratic Party said “this time we will get elected.”