Park Gisu, Gwangju Nam-gu Mayor Candidate Declaration "Will Make Nam-gu Fair and Just"

Improving Commuting Speed Using Intelligent Transportation Systems

Implementing Uninterrupted School Meals and Creating a Youth Healing Platform

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Park Gisu, former joint head of the Gwangju branch of the Political Advisory Group directly under Lee Jae-myung, the former presidential candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced his candidacy for the mayor of Nam-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, in the nationwide local elections to be held on June 1.

On the 28th, Park held a press conference at the Gwangju City Council and stated, “With Lee Jae-myung’s policies for the vulnerable and common people, I will uphold the values of the Democratic Party in Nam-gu, Gwangju, and create a ‘Nam-gu of fairness and justice.’”

He said, “Five years ago, while serving as the co-chairman of the Gwangju City Party for Moon Jae-in’s presidential campaign, I strongly agreed with the slogan that opportunities should be equal, processes fair, and outcomes just. However, those elected as mere extensions of the Blue House neglected the values of the Democratic Party, resulting in a truly harsh outcome in this presidential election.”

He continued, “The fact that the opposing party’s candidate achieved a vote share above the Gwangju average in Nam-gu is nothing less than a stern judgment,” and explained, “This is the result of incompetent politics and administration in Nam-gu compared to other regions, which led to neglect and irresponsibility toward the vulnerable and common people.”

He also emphasized, “It is time to restore the values of the Democratic Party and to be reborn as an administration for the vulnerable and common people. Based on Lee Jae-myung’s three basic policies and small but certain happiness policies to support consumption contraction and damage to small business owners, I will revive Nam-gu, which is facing a crisis.”

Furthermore, he said, “Drawing on my experience as president of TBN Gwangju Traffic Broadcasting, I will improve commuting speeds using ITS (Intelligent Transportation Systems), and provide parking convenience by utilizing underground spaces in parks and school playgrounds as parking lots,” adding, “I will support residents to live happy and beautiful lives by implementing ‘Uninterrupted Meals’ so that children can receive quality meals at school during vacation periods, and work on the side of the vulnerable and common people.”

Meanwhile, Park also serves as the representative of the Police Hero Ahn Byeong-ha Memorial Project Association. Ahn Byeong-ha was a police commissioner who, during the May 18, 1980 Gwangju Uprising, refused the military regime’s order to shoot at citizens, protecting the lives and safety of Gwangju citizens, and later passed away due to torture-related aftereffects.

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