Conservative Stronghold's 'Democratic Party Man' Hong Eui-rak Resigns as Daegu Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs

Hong Eui-rak, former member of the National Assembly from the Democratic Party of Korea and Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs of Daegu, visited the Daegu City Hall press room on the 30th to announce his intention to resign. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Hong Eui-rak (66), Daegu's eternal 'Democratic Party member' and Daegu City Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs, will resign effective September 1.

On the morning of the 30th, Deputy Mayor Hong visited the Daegu City Hall press room and announced his intention to resign, saying, "I have fulfilled my duties so far."

After more than 20 years of activity in the Uri Party, the Democratic United Party, and the Democratic Party of Korea, he was abruptly appointed as Daegu City Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs in July last year, serving for 1 year and 2 months.

Deputy Mayor Hong expressed the limitations of being the second-in-command of a local government, saying, "There is not much I can do."

He said, "While others outside are flying high, Daegu is walking," and added, "There is a lack of effort to make things our own."

Regarding his future course, he said, "What is advantageous for Daegu comes first, then the Democratic Party, and lastly myself."

Regarding his potential run for Daegu mayor next year, he was reserved, saying, "I need to find my role, and right now, I am not thinking about that."

Within Daegu City and some political circles, it is expected that Deputy Mayor Hong will assist a leading ruling party presidential candidate on the central political stage and aim for the mayoral seat in next year's local elections.

Having built his position through proportional representation, constituency member of the National Assembly, and deputy mayor, he is one of the few Democratic Party members in a conservative stronghold. It is known that he will join the presidential campaign immediately after his resignation.

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