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Democratic Party primary contenders Min Hyung-bae and Joo Cheol-hyun appear to be moving toward consolidating their bids in the Jeonnam\u2013Gwangju special mayoral race.<\/p>\n

On March 25, local political sources said the two will hold a joint press conference at 11 a.m. on March 26 at Suncheon City Hall in South Jeolla Province to announce a policy alliance. They plan to present joint proposals addressing issues in the eastern part of the province.<\/p>\n

The pair have long signaled a close rapport. On Jan. 1, as discussions about integrating Jeonnam and Gwangju gained attention, Joo posted on Facebook praising Rep. Min Hyung-bae\u2019s administrative integration vision. In a recent interview, Min said he has known Rep. Joo Cheol-hyun since the Roh Moo-hyun administration and stressed that their trust is such that \u201cwe don\u2019t keep score,\u201d highlighting their unusually close bond.<\/p>\n

At the March 17 preliminary debate for the Jeonnam\u2013Gwangju mayoral primary, the two traded compliments and projected a congenial atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Political observers say the joint press conference could be the first formal step toward nominating a single candidate.<\/p>\n

Other Democratic primary contenders have also shown signs of coordination. Kang Ki-jung and Shin Jung-hoon recently indicated an interest in alignment; the pair visited the Gwangju Archdiocese office and met with Archbishop Ok Hyun-jin.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Kim Young-rok on Thursday appointed Lee Byung-hoon\u2014his fellow alumnus from Gwangju Ilgo High School, who serves as senior vice chair of the Honam Development Committee and who withdrew from the special mayoral primary\u2014as overall executive co-chair of his campaign.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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