Lee Jin-sook and Joo Ho-young, candidates for the mayoral election from the ruling People Power Party in Daegu, have failed to secure their candidacies.
On June 22nd, Lee Jin-sook, the former chairwoman of the Korea Communications Commission, and Joo Ho-young, a member of the National Assembly from the People Power Party, were informed that they would not be on the ballot for the upcoming local elections in Daegu. The announcement was made by Lee Jung-hyun, head of the party's nomination management committee, during a briefing. He emphasized that both candidates have significantly contributed to the center of South Korean politics and will continue to do so in the future.
In his statement, Lee Jung-hyun outlined the party's strategy moving forward, highlighting six other candidates, namely Yoo Young-ha, Yoon Jae-ok, Lee Jae-man, Choo Kyung-ho, Choi Eun-seok, and Hong Seok-joon, who possess experience and expertise in administration, economy, policy, and industry. He expressed a commitment to creating a competitive structure that is substantial and future-oriented, suggesting a shift in the party's approach to selecting its candidates.
This decision comes as part of a broader strategy for the People Power Party as they prepare for the local elections, aiming to rejuvenate their image and attract the support of the local electorate in Daegu. The implications of this reshuffling could substantially impact the party's performance in the elections, especially in a city that has historically been a stronghold for the ruling party.
