Lee Seong-bae, an MBC announcer, left MBC, where he worked for 17 years, and joined former Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo's presidential primary campaign as a Spokesperson.

Former Daegu Mayor Hong Jun-pyo is greeting supporters with his wife Lee Soon-sam after announcing his candidacy for the 21st presidential election at the election office set up at the Daehwa Building in Yeouido, Seoul, on Nov. 14. Lee Seong-bae, a former MBC announcer who joined as the Spokesperson for the camp, is seen to Lee's left. /Courtesy of Yonhap News Agency
Former Daegu Mayor Hong Jun-pyo is greeting supporters with his wife Lee Soon-sam after announcing his candidacy for the 21st presidential election at the election office set up at the Daehwa Building in Yeouido, Seoul, on Nov. 14. Lee Seong-bae, a former MBC announcer who joined as the Spokesperson for the camp, is seen to Lee's left. /Courtesy of Yonhap News Agency

The announcer announced his resignation on the 14th through his social media (SNS), saying, 'I say my last goodbye to MBC,' and later attended Hong's presidential candidacy announcement, making his debut appearance.

The Spokesperson stated during a meeting with reporters, 'I will convey the candidate's belief to save the country based on Hong's political philosophy, experience, and years of service.'

Hong's camp announced the first round of appointments, including Yoo Sang-beom as the overall situation headquarters chief, Kim Seon-dong as the overall organization headquarters chief, and Lee Young-jun as the overall support headquarters chief.

Additionally, Kim Wi-sang will serve as the head of the Employment and Labor Policy Headquarters, while Kim Dae-sik will take on the role of the candidate's secretary. Actor Lee Jeong-gil will lead the fundraising committee.