Democratic Party's North Jeolla Chapter Leadership Race: Shin Young-dae and Yoon Jun-byeong to Clash on the 7th
Democratic Party's North Jeolla Chapter Leadership Race: Shin Young-dae and Yoon Jun-byeong Face Off on the 7th
With the Democratic Party's North Jeolla Chapter leadership election just a week away, the competition between Representatives Shin Young-dae and Yoon Jun-byeong is intensifying. The by-election for the North Jeolla Chapter leadership has been narrowed down to a two-way race between the two lawmakers, drawing significant attention from the North Jeolla political sphere. The Democratic Party aims to revitalize the party's atmosphere through this election and establish a foundation for victory in the upcoming local and general elections. In particular, this election will be conducted in a manner that maximizes the reflection of the party's will through the participation of qualified party members and delegates, raising expectations for the outcome. The North Jeolla Chapter leader will play an important role in strengthening the Democratic Party's position in the region and uniting party members. Therefore, this election is expected to be an important opportunity to gauge the direction of North Jeolla politics beyond a simple party election. Democratic Party officials predict that this election will allow them to reaffirm local public sentiment and prepare for a new leap through change and innovation. It is also expected that this election will provide an opportunity to realize intra-party democracy and expand the participation of party members. As both Representatives Shin Young-dae and Yoon Jun-byeong have been active in the North Jeolla region for a long time, this election is expected to be a place to evaluate their regional political experience and expertise.
Democratic Party North Jeolla Chapter Leadership Election: Voting Schedule and Method
The Democratic Party's North Jeolla Chapter leadership election will conduct online voting for qualified party members from October 31st to November 1st, and will hold a temporary party convention at Jeonju University's JJ Art Hall on November 2nd to announce the final results along with delegate voting. The Democratic Party plans to determine the chapter leader through a primary system in which 90% of qualified party members and 10% of delegates participate through online voting. This is interpreted as an effort to maximize the participation of party members and reflect public opinion as much as possible. In particular, online voting allows participation regardless of time and place, and is expected to encourage more party members to participate in the election. In addition, the temporary party convention is expected to strengthen regional representation through direct voting by delegates and contribute to securing the fairness of the election. The Democratic Party plans to strengthen the party's solidarity through this election and secure momentum to win the upcoming election. The winner is scheduled to be finalized on November 3 after the approval process of the Supreme Council. A Democratic Party official said, "This election will be an important opportunity to prepare for a new leap through the participation and support of party members," and added, "We will do our best to achieve party harmony and contribute to the development of the North Jeolla region through transparent and fair elections." The results of this election are expected to have a significant impact on the political landscape of the North Jeolla region in the future.
Former Aide to Rep. Shin Young-dae Convicted, Igniting Ethical Controversy
As former aide Jung to Representative Shin Young-dae has been indicted and convicted on charges of corruption related to the Saemangeum solar power project, the ethical controversy surrounding Representative Shin is resurfacing. Jung was brought to trial on charges of receiving illegal money from contractors in exchange for winning the Saemangeum solar power project. This case is an example of public officials' moral hazard causing a major social shock, and there is analysis that Representative Shin may also be held politically responsible. In particular, with Representative Shin running for the North Jeolla Chapter leadership, this case raises questions about his leadership and is expected to affect the election results. Some analysts suggest that this case will damage Representative Shin's image and work to the advantage of his rival, Representative Yoon Jun-byeong. Representative Shin said about this case, "I feel sorry and deeply regret the moral responsibility." However, some criticize Representative Shin's explanation as insufficient. This case is expected to have a significant impact on Representative Shin's political future. In addition, it is pointed out that it is urgent to strengthen the ethical awareness of public officials and prepare anti-corruption measures as a result of this case.
Controversy over Demolition of Poetry Stele in Jeonju Deokjin Park, Cultural Circles Spread Protest
Controversy is spreading as it became known that Jeonju City demolished the poetry stele of Jeonju's representative poets located in the center of the park without notice while promoting the Deokjin Park Open Plaza project. This poetry stele demolition is causing strong opposition from the cultural community, and criticism of Jeonju City's cultural administration is increasing. The poetry stele is not a simple sculpture, but an important cultural heritage that contains the history and spirit of Jeonju's regional literature, and this demolition is causing great loss and anger in the cultural community. In particular, criticism is rising even more as Jeonju City unilaterally carried out the demolition without any prior consultation process. Cultural figures said, "Jeonju City's decision is an act that reveals ignorance of cultural values," and said, "We demand an immediate apology and restoration of the poetry stele." In addition, it is pointed out that a review of Jeonju City's overall cultural policy is needed as a result of this case. Jeonju City explained that "it was an inevitable measure in the process of creating an open plaza," but the opposition from the cultural community is not expected to subside easily. This case may lead to a decline in trust in Jeonju City's cultural administration in the future, and there are concerns that it may limit citizens' opportunities to enjoy culture.
Jeonju University, Worsening Conflict After Failure to Become a Glocal University: 'Rejecting a Figurehead President'
Internal conflict at Jeonju University is intensifying after the failure of the Glocal University project. In particular, as school members strongly oppose the board of directors' appointment of a new president, calling him a 'figurehead president,' the conflict is deepening. School members are expressing distrust in the board of directors' presidential appointment process and demanding transparent and democratic procedures. Criticism is also being raised that the new president is not showing a vision and leadership for the development of the school. The Jeonju University Student Council said, "The board of directors' unilateral decision is an act that ignores the opinions of school members," and said, "We demand the resignation of the new president and a review of the presidential appointment process from scratch." The Faculty Council also emphasized that "the board of directors should resign, taking responsibility for the failure of the Glocal University project," and that "efforts are needed to secure the democracy and transparency of school management." There are concerns that this conflict may lead to a decline in Jeonju University's image as well as a weakening of the school's competitiveness. An official from Jeonju University said, "We will listen to the opinions of school members and do our best to resolve the conflict," but it is uncertain whether the conflict will be easily resolved. This situation is an example of exposing the problems of private school management, and it is pointed out that it is urgent to secure the democracy and transparency of university management.
Jeonju District Prosecutors' Office Seeks Public Opinion on 'Choco Pie Trial'...Discussions on Introducing Jury System
The Jeonju District Prosecutors' Office is conducting a procedure to solicit public opinion regarding the snack theft case known as the 'Choco Pie Trial.' This solicitation of public opinion is interpreted as an effort to expand public participation in determining the level of punishment for minor crimes and to increase trust in judicial justice. In particular, as this case has attracted a high level of social attention despite being a simple theft case, the policy is to gather various opinions from the public and make a fair and reasonable decision. The Jeonju District Prosecutors' Office plans to determine the final level of punishment based on the results of the public opinion gathering and use it to establish processing standards for similar cases in the future. Some suggest that discussions on the introduction of a jury system are needed as a result of this case. The jury system is a system in which citizens directly participate in trials and judge guilt or innocence, and has the advantage of contributing to the realization of judicial democracy. However, it is pointed out that careful consideration is needed for the introduction of the jury system. A legal official said, "There are concerns that the jury system has the possibility of misjudgment due to citizens' lack of legal knowledge," and said, "We must strengthen jury education and prepare various supplementary devices." This 'Choco Pie Trial' public opinion gathering is expected to contribute to expanding citizen participation in judicial procedures and increasing trust in judicial justice.
