Kim Bohyeon Announces Candidacy for Gwangju Seo-gu Mayor... Declares 'Great Transformation of Seo-gu'

Kim Bohyun, former spokesperson of the Presidential Committee on Balanced National Development, is declaring her candidacy for the Gwangju Seo-gu Office Chief in the nationwide local elections on June 1 at the Gwangju Metropolitan Council on the 24th.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Bohyun, former spokesperson of the Presidential Committee on Balanced National Development, has announced his candidacy for the mayor of Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, in the nationwide local elections to be held on June 1.

On the morning of the 24th, Kim held a press conference at the Gwangju City Council to declare his candidacy, stating, "I will make Seo-gu the true central area of Gwangju by adopting 'co-governance and collaboration' and 'solidarity and cooperation' as the fundamental principles of Seo-gu's administration."

He proposed "balanced development of Seo-gu," "realization of a dignified Seo-gu," and "resident-centered Seo-gu autonomy" as the basic directions of the district administration.

Kim diagnosed, "Just as the irregularity of the entire national territory is severe, the imbalance within regions is also very serious," adding, "Seo-gu urgently needs balanced development between the new town and the old town more than anywhere else."

He continued, "In the new town, where apartment complexes are densely located, we will actively secure autonomous activity spaces to restore the community," and emphasized, "In the old town area, we will revitalize proactive urban regeneration projects to strengthen urban infrastructure and improve living environments."

He also promised, "We will realize a 'dignified Seo-gu' where humanities and cultural arts are embedded in everyday life," and pledged, "We will create an environment where residents can participate, develop policies with resident participation, and establish 'resident-centered Seo-gu autonomy' practiced together with the residents."

Kim, regarded as a policy expert in the local political scene, served as the spokesperson for the Presidential Committee on Balanced National Development until just before his candidacy.

In his younger years, he worked in grassroots and civic organizations, and has held positions such as chief secretary of the Gwangyang City Secretariat, parliamentary aide, and two-term member of the Gwangju Metropolitan City Council. Currently, he is serving as the vice chairman of the Policy Committee of the Democratic Party of Korea, known for his expertise and experience in administration and legislative fields including the National Assembly, government advisory bodies, local governments, and local councils.

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