Yoon Seok-yeol Visits Daegu: "No Conservatives Protecting Privileges Like Moscow in Korea"

Must Take Another Leap Based on the Rule of Law and Democratization
Strong Confucian Consciousness, Relatively Weak Atmosphere of Youth Autonomous Leadership

Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, who declared his candidacy for the presidential election, is paying respects at the 2.28 Democracy Movement Memorial Tower in Dalseo-gu, Daegu, on the morning of the 20th.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunju Lee] On the 20th, former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, who visited Daegu, stated at the 2·28 Democratic Movement Memorial Association meeting, "There is no conservatism in this region that protects vested interests. I believe this is a progressive city that breaks vested interests, values the rights of the people much more, and prioritizes the future of the country."

Former Prosecutor General Yoon said on the same day, "There are so many enlightened people in the Daegu area that it is sometimes called the Moscow of Korea." He added, "Since the establishment of this country, democracy has further developed through the April 19 Revolution, which showed that the people are the owners of the country. The spirit of 2·28 should not end as a memory of the past but should be the foundation for a new leap forward based on the rule of law and democratization to achieve great prosperity."

He also emphasized, "I think the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region is conservative. However, the conservatism I refer to means that this region respects elders and has well-established Confucian culture, not conservatism in terms of political camps. I believe that the economic development of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region should also be based on such a spirit."

Visiting Seomun Market, former Prosecutor General Yoon said, "The growth engine industries in the Daegu region are advanced medical care and robotics," adding, "These industries should not end locally but must establish a solid foundation as export industries to lead the regional economy and growth." He continued, "If necessary, the government should provide substantial support so that it does not end with job creation for young people but grows into export industries with international competitiveness."

He also reiterated his past work experience, saying, "When running a family business, because Confucianism and traditional consciousness are strong in the region, the culture or atmosphere where young people autonomously lead is somewhat weaker than in other regions." He added, "Therefore, many startups should be actively supported so that young people in the Daegu region can take the lead in changing the local community economy."

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