Im Hoseok, Uijeongbu City Council Member, Declares Candidacy for Uijeongbu Mayor, Promises to Correct Autocratic Administration

"Logistics Center Fully Canceled, Dobong Driver's License Test Site Relocation Under Review"

People Power Party Preliminary Candidate Im Hoseok Declares Candidacy for Uijeongbu Mayor [Photo by Ra Youngcheol]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Im Ho-seok, a two-term member of the Uijeongbu City Council affiliated with the People Power Party, has declared his candidacy for Uijeongbu mayor in the 8th nationwide local elections to be held on June 1.

On the morning of the 24th, Councilor Im completed his preliminary candidate registration and held a press conference at Uijeongbu City Hall, stating, "Uijeongbu has sacrificed for South Korea's national security for decades, and that sacrifice continues today," explaining the background of his candidacy.

Candidate Im emphasized, "(Uijeongbu) is developing significantly slower than other local governments in the southern Gyeonggi region," adding, "We need to work two to three times harder for regional development, and we can no longer delay for the citizens' sake."

He then directly criticized current Mayor Ahn Byung-yong, saying, "I will definitely correct the unilateral and autocratic administration that disregards citizens' opinions, such as the construction of the logistics center and the relocation of the Dobong Driver's License Examination Office."

He continued, "I will completely cancel the logistics center and reconsider the relocation of the Dobong Driver's License Examination Office," promising, "I will create a happy and new Uijeongbu where citizens communicate with each other and with the city."

Candidate Im also stated, "I will provide an environment where our children can receive smarter education, create more convenient roads, offer residential environments well-equipped with cultural and sports facilities, and attract more advanced industries."

Furthermore, he pledged, "I will ensure that people no longer have to leave for other cities for education, future prospects, or jobs," emphasizing, "I, Im Ho-seok, will actively communicate with citizens and create 'a new Uijeongbu according to the citizens' will.'"

His main pledges include ▲ creating a livable cultural city ▲ establishing a city with convenient public transportation ▲ job creation ▲ building a city strong in smart education ▲ and developing a sports city with dual benefits.

Candidate Im graduated from Uijeongbu High School and Kwangwoon University and served as a member of the 7th and 8th Uijeongbu City Council.

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