Attorney Jeong Gi-myeong Officially Announces Candidacy for Yeosu Mayor Election

April 4 Candidacy Press Conference, Promise to Realize Yeosu Bay Renaissance

[Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Sim Kyung-taek] Attorney Jeong Gi-myeong, who ran in the Democratic Party of Korea primary for the Yeosu (Eul) district in the previous 20th National Assembly election, officially declared that he will run as the candidate for Yeosu mayor in the 8th simultaneous nationwide local elections to be held on June 1.

On the 4th, Attorney Jeong held a press conference at the Yeosu City Hall briefing room and stated, “It is regrettable to see local politicians inciting conflict and division rather than showing inclusive leadership for Yeosu City and its citizens.” He added, “Only those who know how to communicate and are sincere can achieve Yeosu’s development and great harmony.”

Attorney Jeong emphasized, “Migratory politicians who only visit Yeosu during election seasons for their own benefit must definitely disappear, and only those who have long shared joys and sorrows with Yeosu citizens can truly care for the citizens and properly manage Yeosu’s affairs.” He highlighted that he is the right person, having been involved in local matters for 40 years.

Regarding Yeosu’s future, Attorney Jeong said, “Yeosu Bay, composed of Gamakman, Yeoja Bay, Jangsu Bay, Yeosu Sea Bay, and Gwangyang Bay, should be approached from the perspective of marine regeneration to efficiently manage residential conditions, tourism cities, industry, and jobs.” He also promised to realize the “Yeosu Bay Renaissance,” turning Yeosu Bay into a sea garden for citizens, a marine tourism resource, a marine sports mecca, and a treasure trove of fishery resources.

Born in Gaedo, Hwajeong-myeon, Yeosu City in 2017, Attorney Jeong opened a law office in Yeosu, which was a remote village in 2002, and has provided legal services to Yeosu citizens for over 20 years. He served as legal counsel for Yeosu City Hall for 17 years, chairman of the Yeosu City Urban Management Corporation Board for 11 years, and twice served as the Democratic Party of Korea Yeosu (Eul) district committee chairman. He also served as the Jeonnam Provincial Party Yeosu Eul standing committee chairman during the 19th presidential election.

Yeosu=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Sim Kyung-taek simkt7@asiae.co.kr

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