Yoon Byung-tae, Former Jeonnam Deputy Governor for Political Affairs, Proven 'Budget Expert' Leading a New Era in Naju

On the 29th, a press conference for the declaration of candidacy for the Naju mayoral election was held at Ilsongjeong, Naju Youth Training Center

On the 29th, Yoon Byung-tae, former Deputy Governor for Political Affairs of Jeonnam Province, held a press conference at Ilsongjeong in the Naju Youth Training Center to announce his candidacy for the Naju mayoral election.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Yoon Byung-tae, former Deputy Governor for Political Affairs of Jeonnam Province, officially declared his candidacy for the mayoral election of Naju City in the June 1 local elections.

On the 29th at 2 p.m., Yoon held a press conference at Ilsongjeong, Naju Youth Training Center, announcing his candidacy for the Naju mayoral election. He stated, "As a proven expert in economics and budgeting, I am running in this election to revive the stagnant Naju economy and create a better living environment for the citizens."

Yoon defined the current situation in Naju as a comprehensive crisis and cited poor communication and passive administration as its causes.

He said, "The anxiety over population decline remains, the Innovation City has not settled in place for over ten years, and the decline of the original downtown area is accelerating. Despite this situation, the administration only talks about 'budget complaints,' 'regulation complaints,' and 'authority complaints.'"

Yoon added, "This kind of administration cannot overcome the current crisis. Based on my 28 years of public service experience encompassing the Ministry of Strategy and Finance and the Blue House, I will correct poor communication and passive administration and lead a new era of developed Naju through citizen-tailored proactive administration."

On the same day, Yoon presented seven core strategies as part of his vision for Naju's development to establish the foundation for a "200,000 population global small but strong city."

These include revitalizing the cultural tourism industry linked to the original downtown and Yeongsan River, sustainable agriculture and vibrant rural communities, creating a lively and desirable Bitgaram Innovation City, establishing a future advanced science city leading the new energy industry, building a prestigious education city, a welfare community city where everyone is happy, and a completely transformed city hall that works properly.

Yoon said, "For the future development of Naju and better livelihoods for its citizens, I will gladly accept any hardship. Based on the achievements during my three years as Deputy Governor for Political Affairs of Jeonnam Province, I will turn the current crisis facing Naju City into an opportunity with strong execution power."

Before the press conference, Yoon visited Namsan Chung-hon Tower with supporters to pay respects and reaffirm his determination to run.

Yoon is a native of Nampyeong, Naju. He graduated from Gwangju Commercial High School and Sungkyunkwan University and earned a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Missouri, USA. He passed the 36th Administrative Examination and has worked at the Ministry of Strategy and Finance and the Blue House. He also served as Deputy Governor for Political Affairs of Jeonnam Province from 2018 until October last year.

Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong bong2910@asiae.co.kr

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