Democratic Party's Gwangju-Jeonnam Special Mayor Runoff: Kim Young-rok, Min Hyeong-bae Engage in Fierce Exchanges

With one day left before the runoff election to decide the Democratic Party's candidate for Gwangju-Jeonnam Special Mayor, candidates Kim Young-rok and Min Hyeong-bae continued to criticize each other while appealing for support.

Kim Young-rok's camp claimed they had completed a 'big tent' with the endorsement declaration from former leader Song Young-gil, presenting a united front with candidates Kang Ki-jung, Shin Jeong-hoon, and incumbent district mayors.

Min Hyeong-bae's camp defined Kim's 'big tent' as an 'alliance of vested interests,' emphasizing public opinion, and announced endorsements from figures like Basic Income Party leader Yong Hye-in and lawmaker Kim Yong-min.

The exchanges between the two sides intensified with the release of statements. Min's camp demanded an investigation by the party's central committee, citing potential procedural irregularities or illegalities in the election campaigning by Kim and some district mayors. Kim's camp urged Min's side to cease the malicious spread of rumors, calling the claim of moving the integrated special city's main office to Muan a groundless rumor.

The runoff election will proceed over three days, with the final results scheduled for announcement on Tuesday evening next week.