Ha Jeong-woo, former Blue House Senior Presidential Secretary for AI Future Planning, who ran in the Busan Buk-gap by-election and lost on the 4th. Yonhap News

On the 4th, Ha Jeong-woo, former Blue House Senior Presidential Secretary for AI Future Planning who was defeated in the June 3 Busan Buk-gap by-election, said, “I acknowledge that my effort and preparation were insufficient to fully win the hearts of residents,” and added, “I extend my congratulations to the winning candidate, Han Dong-hoon.”

When the victory of candidate Han was confirmed that day, Ha said, “First, I humbly accept the result of this by-election,” making these remarks.

Ha said, “I will take both the stern rebukes and the encouragement you sent as my political assets,” and added, “The election is over, but the development of Buk-gu cannot stop.” He continued, “I am stepping down as a candidate today, but as someone who loves my hometown of Buk-gu, I will not forget that promise,” and stated, “I will continue to heed the words you shared with me as we met, and quietly do what I can so that Buk-gu can move in a better direction.”

In the Busan Buk-gap by-election held on the 3rd, independent candidate Han Dong-hoon won.