Hong Eui-rak, Daegu Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs, Replaces Inauguration Ceremony with Staff Meeting

July 1 Inauguration... "Will Unite Central and Local Communities Beyond Political Lines"

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] Hong Eui-rak (65), the newly appointed Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs of Daegu City, will skip the in-person inauguration ceremony on July 1 and start his first day by discussing major issues in Daegu's economy and industrial sectors, which have been shaken by the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

According to Daegu City on the 30th, Deputy Mayor Hong will begin his official duties after receiving his appointment certificate at City Hall in the morning on the 1st. In the morning, he will visit various departments' offices at City Hall to hold meetings with employees, and in the afternoon, he will attend a briefing on the progress of COVID-19 economic quarantine measures and a report meeting on key economic and industrial tasks to review current issues.

From the second day onward, he will visit the City Council and major local institutions and organizations to actively request cooperation, carefully managing city administration as part of his initial schedule.

Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs Hong Eui-rak stated, "I will elevate future new growth industries as the central axis to boost the regional economy and enable Daegu's economy to take off anew." He added, "Although I feel a heavy responsibility in this more difficult time than ever, I will do my best to unite the power of the central government and local communities beyond political factions and establish Daegu's economy as a top-tier economy in South Korea."

Meanwhile, Hong Eui-rak, originally from Bonghwa, Gyeongbuk, graduated from Daegu Gyeseong High School and Korea University with a degree in Agricultural Economics. After working as a businessman, he served as a member of the 19th National Assembly (Democratic United Party proportional representation) and the 20th National Assembly (Independent → Democratic Party of Korea). Recently, he accepted the offer from Mayor Kwon Young-jin, who belongs to a different political party, to become Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs, raising high expectations for his future role as a bridge between the ruling party and local government.

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