(The CEN News / Seung-ryeol Lee)
The Democratic Party's primary for the Seo District mayoralty has been quickly packaged as a \"one-team\" effort. With even defeated primary contenders joining the campaign, the field has consolidated rapidly.
On the 8th, local political sources said Hwang posted on the party bulletin board that Jung Jin-young had endorsed him and would join as campaign committee chair. In practice, a former primary rival moved directly into a senior campaign role.
The goal is clear: internal consolidation. The move appears aimed at reuniting supporters who splintered during the primary and at strengthening the party organization ahead of the general election.
Hwang said, \"We are one now,\" stressing teamwork over division. He framed himself as a candidate \"without political debts\" who delivers results, stressing both integrity and competence. He also cited his experience resolving issues at Gudeok Stadium to underscore his ability to handle local concerns.
Jung Jin-young's decision to join carries symbolic weight. By placing a former rival at the center of the campaign team, Hwang is clearly seeking to reinforce organizational cohesion. Local political observers described the move as an effort to minimize post-primary fallout.
Attention now turns to the general election. The key question is whether this unity will convert into votes.
(The CEN News) Seung-ryeol Lee ottnews@kakao.com
