Jeonbuk Governor-elect Lee Won-taek announced plans to meet with incumbent Governor Kim Kwan-young soon, stating they are not enemies and should reconcile after the election. Lee also expressed willingness to withdraw mutual lawsuits, with exceptions for "excessive" or "intentional" allegations.
Independent candidate Kim Kwan-young criticized Democratic Party officials for suggesting a by-election if he wins the Jeonbuk governorship, calling it a challenge to the public and democratic order. Kim vowed to rejoin the party within two months if elected and urged voters to prioritize local choices over central politics.
Independent gubernatorial candidate Kim Kwan-young denied claims of collusion with the president, stating his remarks were misinterpreted and that further political debate would not benefit the president or citizens.
The election committee for independent candidate Kim Kwan-young has accused rival candidates Lee Won-taek (Democratic Party) and Yang Jeong-moo (People Power Party) of sharing a statistical panel during a televised debate, citing visual similarities in their presentation materials.
The Democratic Party's Jeonbuk provincial chapter criticized independent candidate Kim Kwan-young for proceeding with his candidacy despite knowing his actions could lead to election invalidation. Kim's camp refuted this, stating the party deliberately omitted his subsequent remarks expressing confidence in a favorable ruling and announced plans to sue the provincial party chairman.
The Democratic Party's Jeonbuk provincial chapter criticized independent candidate Kim Kwan-young for running for governor despite acknowledging the risk of election invalidation due to alleged cash distribution to proxy drivers. They questioned who would bear the cost of a by-election and the resulting administrative chaos.
