Han Byeong-do Returns to Jeonbuk as Democrats Rally Behind Lee Won-taek

Democratic Party lawmaker Han Byeong-do changed his schedule on the 11th and returned to Jeonbuk just two days later to support Rep. Lee Won-taek. The party is on alert in Jeonbuk, often described as its stronghold, after polling between Kim Kwan-young and Lee Won-taek showed an extremely close race. Han appealed for voters to rally around Lee, adding further support on the ground. Rep. Chung Cheong-rae also backed Lee, saying that Saemangeum would be more efficiently handled if Lee prevailed. With the race remaining tight, the Democrats are expected to keep focusing on Jeonbuk sentiment. Source: mk.co.kr