On the 29th, Lee Jeong-hyeon, the People Power Party nomination management Chairperson, hinted at the possibility of running in a tough district, saying he would be ready to do his part "in the most difficult place where the party needs me as soon as nominations are finalized."
On Facebook the same day, the Chairperson said accordingly that he was "thinking of taking on another role not on the easy path, but in the hardest place, where no one wants to go. If that helps the party unite, I will not hesitate."
Lee said, "With politics that leans or gives up depending on the region, we can no longer win the people's choice," adding, "Let's compete confidently by region. Don't back down just because it's a tough district, and don't give up because it's difficult." Lee continued, "Someone has to take the lead. I will take on that role myself," and added, "Politics can change, and it must change. I, Lee Jeong-hyeon, will stand at that starting point."
This is interpreted as signaling a run for integrated special mayor of Jeonnam-Gwangju in the June 3 local elections. Currently, there are no prospective candidates from the People Power Party for that area. The Chairperson is from Gokseong, Jeonnam, and was elected in Suncheon, Jeonnam, in the 19th and 20th general elections.