Hong Eui-rak: "I will make a statement on the morning of the 26th regarding Daegu City Deputy Mayor of Economy (Seung-rak)"

Regarding Acceptance Inquiry from Reporters, "Judge for Yourself"

Former Democratic Party lawmaker Hong Eui-rak (left) is attending the Daegu City Party Chairman's briefing and meeting held at the Democratic Party Daegu City Party Office in Sincheon-dong, Dong-gu, Daegu on the afternoon of the 25th.
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongwook Park] Hong Eui-rak (65), former Democratic Party lawmaker who was offered the position of Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs by Daegu Mayor Kwon Young-jin, will announce his position on the morning of the 26th.

After finishing the Democratic Party Daegu Branch's briefing and meeting on current issues on the 25th, former lawmaker Hong told reporters, "I will make a brief official announcement via SNS around the morning of the 26th, and after consulting with the Daegu city government, I will hold an official press conference."

He said, "I received the offer for the Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs position from Mayor Kwon around the 2nd of this month. I have been considering it for almost a month," adding, "It is important to achieve results and create synergy if I take the Deputy Mayor position." When asked by reporters whether it is okay to view his acceptance positively, he smiled and said, "Please judge that on your own."

He continued, "Today is the final stage for gathering opinions here, and I will discuss more until tomorrow and announce the decision (whether to accept) around tomorrow," adding, "I have not set any special format for the announcement."

The Democratic Party Daegu Branch meeting on this day was arranged to report and discuss current issues related to the Democratic Party's August national convention and the Daegu branch delegates' meeting, but it was practically recognized as an unofficial occasion to gather opinions from executive committee members regarding former lawmaker Hong's position, attracting attention.

Meanwhile, the regular personnel reshuffle in Daegu city government is scheduled for July 1. If former lawmaker Hong assumes the Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs position, he is expected to actively engage in political affairs starting next month.

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