As the June 3 local elections and National Assembly by-elections approach, candidates in key districts such as Gyeonggi, Daegu, and Busan, as well as Pyeongtaek and Busan Buk-gu, are making final appeals for support. They emphasized the importance of voter participation, stating, "We will win and bring about tangible change."
In Daegu, a significant battleground for the Democratic Party, candidates Kim Boo-kyum and Choo Kyung-ho urged voters to cast their ballots on election day, highlighting the need for change in the city.
Kim stated, "It is time for change. Please give us just one chance. We will revitalize the Daegu economy." Choo, who visited Dongdaegu Station and Kyungpook National University, also called for voter participation, saying, "I ask you to vote on June 3."
In Gyeonggi Province, where the first female provincial governor is anticipated, candidates Choo Mi-ae and Yang Hyang-ja are campaigning vigorously, promising to bring change to the region alongside the Lee Jae-myung administration. Choo stated, "I will work with the Lee Jae-myung government to create change in Gyeonggi Province," while Yang emphasized, "I will deliver visible change rather than mere promises."
In Busan, where the Democratic Party aims to reclaim the mayoral seat and the People Power Party seeks to retain it, candidates Jeon Jae-soo and Park Hyung-jun are requesting support, claiming to be the only candidates capable of transforming the city.
Jeon asserted, "I will prove Busan's change through action, not political strife," while Park emphasized the need to protect Busan, stating, "We must defend Busan, the last bastion on the Nakdong River front, and check the unilateral rule of the Lee Jae-myung administration."
Candidates in the closely contested by-elections for Gyeonggi Pyeongtaek and Busan Buk-gu are also encouraging voters and expressing their determination to win.
Democratic candidate Kim Yong-nam in Pyeongtaek stated, "If I am elected, you will prove that the Lee Jae-myung government will succeed with your support."
In response, candidates Yoo Yi-dong and Jo Guk also urged voters, saying, "If you empower us, we will repay you with a decisive victory," and "Please give overwhelming support so that the voices from the field can translate into policy."
Additionally, candidates in the fiercely competitive Busan Buk-gu by-election are focusing on securing public sentiment.
Candidates Ha Jung-woo, Park Min-sik, and Han Dong-hoon stated, "We will provide politics like an umbrella that shields you from the storm. We will work even harder," "Vote for the true Busan resident Park Min-sik to ensure victory," and "We will block the cancellation of President Lee Jae-myung's indictment in the National Assembly," urging their supporters to rally behind them.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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