"Construction of Gadeokdo New Airport"... United Voices of Busan Mayoral Candidates from the People Power Party

On the afternoon of the 28th, 'People Power Party Busan Mayoral Candidate Vision Storytelling PT' held in Busan

At the preliminary candidate vision presentation held on the 28th at BEXCO in Busan for the People Power Party's Busan mayoral by-election preliminary screening, candidates Park Hyung-jun, Jeon Seong-ha, Lee Eon-ju, Park Min-sik, Lee Jin-bok, Park Seong-hoon, and attendees are taking a commemorative photo. (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporters Kum Boryeong and Park Juni] The prospective candidates from the People Power Party (PPP) challenging the April Busan mayoral by-election have emphasized the construction of the 'Gadeokdo New Airport.'

At the 'People Power Party Busan Mayoral Candidate Vision Storytelling Presentation (PT)' held on the afternoon of the 28th at BEXCO in Haeundae, Busan, former PPP lawmaker Lee Eon-ju, LF Energy CEO Jeon Seong-ha, former PPP lawmaker Park Min-sik, Dong-A University professor Park Hyung-joon, and former Busan Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs Park Seong-hoon expressed their views on the necessity of building the Gadeokdo New Airport.

Former lawmaker Lee described the Gadeokdo New Airport as the 'pride of Busan citizens.' He stated, "We should not debate whether to do this or not; it is something that must be done. The discussion should be about how to properly realize it," emphasizing the point.

Before the vision storytelling, Lee held a press conference at the National Assembly that morning and declared that he would withdraw his candidacy if the 'Gadeokdo New Airport Special Act' fails to pass. He addressed the party leadership, saying, "If the Gadeokdo New Airport Special Act does not pass, I officially announce that I will boldly resign from my candidacy."

Former lawmaker Park also saw the necessity of the Gadeokdo New Airport. He said, "I will negotiate directly with President Moon Jae-in. Even if the bill passes, it does not mean everything is okay," adding, "A presidential decision is needed. Funding is necessary. I remember strongly condemning the declaration to scrap Gadeokdo at the National Assembly as a representative of lawmakers 10 years ago."

Former Deputy Mayor Park also said, "While working as Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs, I promoted the Gadeokdo New Airport," and added, "We will prepare measures to revolutionize Busan's economy by connecting the Gadeokdo New Airport with an underground logistics tunnel and a visa-free complex resort. We can neutralize the scrapping of Gadeokdo."

The People Power Party has had differences of opinion between the leadership and Busan-area lawmakers regarding the Gadeokdo New Airport issue. However, at the PPP New Year's press conference held the previous day, Emergency Response Committee Chairman Kim Jong-in mentioned, "The Gadeokdo New Airport can be included as part of the process of revitalizing Busan's economy."

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