Kim Jae-won, Lee Cheol-woo in All-Out Battle for Gyeongbuk Governor Nomination

With two days left until the vote to select the People Power Party's candidate for Gyeongbuk Provincial Governor, Lee Cheol-woo is highlighting his achievements in provincial administration, while Kim Jae-won is countering with allegations of illegal subsidies and a proposal for a decisive debate, as both enter an all-out final push.

Lee Cheol-woo's campaign has spent the past three weeks traveling across the province, appealing for support from residents and party members while presenting policy pledges such as the 'Gyeongbuk Great Transformation 10+1 Project' to emphasize his eight years of experience in provincial governance. Kim Jae-won, meanwhile, has raised allegations of illegal subsidies against Lee Cheol-woo and proposed a 'decisive debate' to demand a clear explanation.

Given Gyeongbuk's political landscape, where the party primary often directly leads to victory, the final candidate selected on the 14th is highly likely to become the next provincial governor, intensifying the fierce exchanges between the two contenders. With the candidate decision just one day away, there are calls for both sides to show mature political culture by accepting the outcome.