Daegu Mayor Kwon Young-jin's Bold Proposal ... "Please Let the Ruling Party Lead Daegu's Economy"

Formal Proposal Made to Former Lawmaker Hong Hee-rak … Hong "I Will Consider It"

A photo of Democratic Party members Kim Bu-gyeom and Hong Ui-rak taking a commemorative picture at the Daegu City Budget Policy Meeting held at the Korea Appraisal Board in Sinseo-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu, on April 10, 2019.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongwook Park] It has been confirmed that Daegu Mayor Kwon Young-jin offered the position of Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs to former lawmaker Hong Eui-rak of the Democratic Party, who belongs to a different political party.

On the 17th, Mayor Kwon acknowledged the formal offer during a phone call with local newspaper reporters, stating, "To overcome the political isolation faced by Daegu and as part of personnel reform in the second half of the 7th local government term, we intend to invite former lawmaker Hong, who has rich political experience and expertise in the real economy, to serve as Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs."

He added, "I made the offer with the thought of making Daegu's economy the market of Daegu's change and new hope through cooperation." Regarding this, former lawmaker Hong responded that "he needs time to organize his thoughts and will consider it," according to Mayor Kwon's explanation.

Former lawmaker Hong, who lost in the 21st general election representing Daegu Buk-gu district, is evaluated to have played a significant role in securing national budget funds for the Daegu region while serving on the Budget and Accounts Special Committee during the 20th National Assembly.

Daegu City plans to significantly reorganize the Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs and political advisory staff through an organizational restructuring in July. Three political advisory staff members, including Jeong Ha-yong, a political special advisor, have recently expressed their intention to resign.

Meanwhile, Lee Seung-ho, Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs of Daegu City, tendered his resignation to Mayor Kwon Young-jin on the 15th. At the expanded executive meeting on the same day, Deputy Mayor Lee stated, "I believe Daegu City has worked hard and done well in overcoming the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), but we are only being attacked from all sides. I decided to resign because I judged that a breakthrough is needed in city administration."

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