Jung Joon-ho Declares Candidacy for Gwangju Mayor: "Gwangju Must Lead Central Politics"

Announcement of '3 Major Goals, 5 Visions, and 7 Pledges for Gwangju Development'

On the morning of the 30th, lawyer Jeong Junho officially declared his candidacy for mayor of Gwangju at the Gwangju Metropolitan Council.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Attorney Jeong Junho announced his candidacy for the Gwangju Metropolitan City Mayor in the nationwide local elections on June 1.

On the morning of the 30th, Attorney Jeong held a press conference at the Gwangju Metropolitan Council to declare his candidacy, stating, "Jeong Junho will restore the light of Gwangju."

He said, "We must change the politics of Gwangju. It should not be politics that looks to the center, but politics that leads the center," adding, "Gwangju must nurture great politicians who lead national politics. In that regard, the mayor of Gwangju must also be properly changed."

He continued, "I boldly declare the true restoration of Honam politics, where if Honam presents the spirit of the times, the whole nation listens to Honam's voice," and emphasized, "Based on the restored political power of Honam during my term, I will challenge without hesitation as a key player in creating the next administration."

At this event, he also announced the '3 Major Goals, 5 Visions, and 7 Promises for Gwangju's Development.'

The three major goals he envisions are 'Gwangju infinitely strict against injustice,' 'Gwangju infinitely generous,' and 'Gwangju infinitely expanding toward the world.'

He also presented visions of 'discussion and communication,' 'responsibility,' 'security,' 're-challenge,' and 'inclusion,' and promised ▲ development of Kumho Tire site and Gwangju-type Business Town ▲ development of Eodeungsan Mountain ▲ Gwangju-type Game Experience Center ▲ Toad Project where history breathes alive ▲ resolving urban mobility gaps for public transportation-friendly city ▲ cultural city enjoyable for youth ▲ and coexistence with Jeonnam.

Attorney Jeong expressed regret that young people challenging metropolitan or basic local government heads are not being discovered, saying, "If I jump in first and start, I will play the role of a primer so that even better young people can have confidence that 'If Jeong Junho can do it, so can I.'"

He added, "Jeong Junho, currently in his 40s, will respond first to the voice of the people and act with the voice of Gwangju, just like Kim Dae-jung in his 40s in 1971," and said, "I will hold the history of Gwangju that never gives up in any situation in my heart and stand with the citizens with the heart of a surging youth."

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