Jung Chung-rae, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, met Oh Jung-gi, the former head of the Pohang Buk-gu district committee who was nominated as the sole candidate for North Gyeongsang governor, and promised full support. He also appealed to North Gyeongsang residents to pay attention to Oh.
Jung met Oh at the National Assembly on Apr. 1 in the afternoon and said, "Oh has now made three attempts for North Gyeongsang governor and ran four times for the National Assembly and lost," adding, "It is hard to get back up after defeat, but with the spirit of 'six failures, seventh try,' he is running again."
He continued, "I think it is time for North Gyeongsang residents to open their hearts and look to Oh Jung-gi, and I hope they will focus on Oh, who will lead major change in North Gyeongsang," adding, "All candidates work hard, but Oh's effort in particular stands out and weighs on my mind, and I have respect and gratitude."
Jung also said, "Oh is a prepared candidate who understands the region more deeply than anyone and has clearly put into practice the value of balanced development," adding, "I believe special dedication deserves special reward. The party will spare no full support so the North Gyeongsang governor candidate can run to the fullest."
The Democratic Party nominated Oh as its sole candidate for North Gyeongsang governor on the 27th of last month. At the time, Democratic Party nomination committee chair Kim Yi-su said, "A candidate who has fought his whole life in North Gyeongsang to overcome regionalism," adding, "We earnestly appeal to North Gyeongsang residents to take the hand of Oh Jung-gi, who is taking on the 'six failures, seventh try' challenge."