Hong Jun-pyo Announces Candidacy for Daegu Mayor... Official Declaration for Local Election Run

Assemblyman Hong Joon-pyo. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] Hong Joon-pyo, a member of the People Power Party, officially announced his candidacy for Daegu mayor on the 31st.

On the same day, Hong released a "Letter to the Citizens of Daegu" in Suseong-gu, Daegu, declaring his intention to run in the People Power Party's Daegu mayoral primary.

Candidate Hong stated, "The presidential candidate primary concluded with a friendly competition, and as preparations for the new government are underway, I will step away from central politics and work to restore Daegu's glory."

He emphasized his campaign slogan, "Change Daegu, Restore Daegu's Glory!" and said, "We cannot ignore the decline and deterioration of Daegu, which was once the center of South Korea. It is time to achieve Daegu's leap forward with strong driving force."

Hong presented his vision for rebuilding Daegu, called the "Three Major Future Daegu Plans": laying the foundation for future prosperity, administrative innovation and resident prosperity through Daegu's great transformation, and a globally open city through Global Daegu.

To realize these three plans, Hong pledged to transform Daegu dramatically by securing national funding for the Daegu Integrated New Airport construction, attracting a hub airline to Daegu Airport, developing the Dongchon rear site in a Dubai-style, and expanding a comprehensive metropolitan transportation network. He also promised bold initiatives such as district unit integrated development, fundamental solutions to Daegu's water supply issues, and attracting advanced companies and foreign investment.

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