Wonju mayor-elect Ku Ja-yeol vows to serve voters of all stripes under 'one umbrella'; Taebaek's Lee Sang-ho quips that one Sang-ho will serve another; provincial assembly member Lee Seung-jin pledges to honor the will of all Gangwon residents
"During the election, some people held red umbrellas and others held blue ones. But now that the election is over and we must focus on regional development, I will serve everyone — those under the blue umbrella and those under the red one alike."
Newly elected officials from across Gangwon Province struck a note of bipartisan unity Monday at a post-election reception held at Sky Convention Wedding Hall in Chuncheon. The gathering, titled the "Gangwon Development Congratulatory Reception for June 3 Local Election Winners," drew winners from multiple parties who emphasized cooperation over partisanship.
Wonju Mayor-elect Ku Ja-yeol laid out what he called a "one umbrella" vision — a blending of blue and red.
Taebaek Mayor-elect Lee Sang-ho of the People Power Party drew loud applause with a wordplay-laden pledge. "Governor-elect Woo Sang-ho of the Democratic Party has said he will achieve unity in provincial governance," Lee said. "I will achieve unity in Taebaek. One Sang-ho will serve the other Sang-ho."
Provincial assembly member Lee Seung-jin of the Democratic Party, speaking on behalf of fellow assembly members, echoed the calls for unity. "Many of you are talking about integration. That is only natural, and I will do the same," she said. "The people of Gangwon chose a governor from one party and gave the assembly a different majority. I will keep my promises and follow the will of the people."
Before the main program, the Chuncheon City Choir performed several numbers — including "Champion," "Toast Song" and "Beautiful Country" — to congratulate the newly elected officials.
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