【충북 브레이크뉴스】임창용 기자=제천시장에 도전하는 이상천 예비후보가 25일 오후 선거 사무소 개소식을 개최하며 본격적인 선거 레이스에 돌입했다.

이날 개소식에는 이시종 전 충북지사, 이광희 국회의원, 송광호 전 의원 등 충북 정관계를 대표하는 전·현직 인사들이 대거 자리를 채웠다. 노영민 전 대통령 비서실장도 참석해 자리를 빛냈으며, 이장섭 청주시장·김광직 단양군수·이차영 괴산군수·김성근 충북교육감 예비후보 등 지역 출마자들도 연대의 뜻을 담아 함께했다.

여기에 지역 시·도의원 출마자들과 수많은 지지자들까지 사무소를 가득 메우면서 개소식은 각계각층의 지지 세력이 한데 결집하는 장이 됐다. 이번 개소식은 이상천 예비후보가 시장 도전을 향한 강한 의지를 드러내는 동시에, 조직적 지지 기반을 대내외에 과시하는 계기가 됐다는 평가다.

아래는 위 기사를 '구글 번역'으로 번역한 영문 기사의 [전문]입니다. '구글번역'은 이해도 높이기를 위해 노력하고 있습니다. 영문 번역에 오류가 있을 수 있음을 전제로 합니다.

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Jecheon Mayoral Candidate Lee Sang-cheon Holds Election Office Opening Ceremony and Vows Victory

"Pledges to Revitalize Local Economy Tangibly for Citizens"

Lee Sang-cheon, a preliminary candidate running for the position of Mayor of Jecheon, officially launched his election campaign on the afternoon of the 25th by holding an opening ceremony for his election office.

The ceremony was attended by a large number of former and current figures representing the political and government circles of North Chungcheong Province, including former North Chungcheong Governor Lee Si-jong, National Assembly member Lee Kwang-hee, and former Assembly member Song Kwang-ho. Former Presidential Chief of Staff Roh Young-min also graced the event with his presence, while local candidates such as Cheongju Mayor Lee Jang-seop, Danyang County Governor Kim Kwang-jik, Goesan County Governor Lee Cha-young, and North Chungcheong Superintendent of Education preliminary candidate Kim Sung-keun joined in a show of solidarity.

With local city and provincial council candidates and numerous supporters filling the office, the opening ceremony became a venue where support forces from all walks of life came together. This opening ceremony is evaluated as an opportunity for preliminary candidate Lee Sang-cheon to demonstrate his strong determination to run for mayor, while simultaneously showcasing his organized support base both domestically and internationally.

With local city and provincial council candidates and numerous supporters filling the office, the opening ceremony became a venue where support forces from all walks of life came together. This opening ceremony is evaluated as an opportunity for preliminary candidate Lee Sang-cheon to demonstrate his strong determination to run for mayor, while simultaneously showcasing his organized support base both domestically and internationally.