Yeom Tae-young, Mayor of Suwon, Elected as Democratic Party Supreme Council Member... First Local Government Head to Achieve This

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[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Yeom Tae-young, mayor of Suwon City, was elected as a Supreme Council member at the Democratic Party's August 29th party convention.

Mayor Yeom was elected as a Supreme Council member at the 4th National Delegate Convention held at the Democratic Party Central Party Office on the 29th, setting a record as the first Supreme Council member elected from a group of local government heads in the history of the Democratic Party.

Mayor Yeom expressed his election remarks, saying, "This victory is not just mine alone, but the fruit of 30 years of local autonomy in the Republic of Korea, and a victory for all party members, delegates, and grassroots politicians nationwide who ran together."

In the political circle, there was a prevailing view that Mayor Yeom, being an outsider without a parliamentary seat, would not be able to overcome weaknesses in recognition and organization. However, it is analyzed that the driving force behind Mayor Yeom's election was his broad support from delegates and party members gained by visiting sites nationwide.

In particular, the public relay endorsements from all Democratic Party-affiliated basic local government heads and metropolitan and basic council members nationwide are evaluated as stepping stones to his election.

Mayor Yeom said, "When the election started, there were more concerns than expectations, but as I met grassroots politicians nationwide, my confidence gradually grew," and promised, "I will breathe new energy into the Republic of Korea through autonomy and decentralization."

Mayor Yeom, originally an environmental activist, served as the Secretary for Sustainable Development under the Participatory Government and was elected as the mayor of Suwon in the 5th direct election, successfully winning a third term thereafter.

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