People Power Party Rep. Jo Su-jin: "I Will Propose Jeonnam Medical School and Wind Power to President Yoon"

4 Independent Elected Heads in Jeonnam Weigh Joining the People Power Party

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-kyung] Cho Su-jin, Supreme Council Member of the People Power Party, announced on the 14th during her visit to Mokpo, Jeonnam, that she would propose to President Yoon Seok-yeol the establishment of a medical school in Jeonnam and the promotion of the renewable energy industry centered around Mokpo.

At a press conference held at the Citizens' Hall of the Mokpo City Council, Representative Cho expressed gratitude to the citizens of Mokpo and the residents of Jeonnam, saying, “The birth of the Yoon Seok-yeol government was possible because of the support from Gwangju and Jeonnam, and President Yoon is well aware of this.”

She continued, emphasizing, “During the presidential election, the 15,000 votes from Mokpo were equivalent to 1.5 million votes from the metropolitan area,” adding, “President Yoon showed sincerity toward Honam by visiting Mokpo and Haewido, the birthplace of the late President Kim Dae-jung, during his candidacy.”

Representative Cho also stated her intention to directly propose to President Yoon the establishment of a medical school in Jeonnam and the promotion of the renewable energy industry in the southwestern region of Jeonnam.

She emphasized, “Many young people from Honam turn their backs on the region and move to Seoul to make a living,” and added, “I will speak to President Yoon to ensure that investment and job creation in Honam can help develop the region,” highlighting President Yoon’s strong interest in the development of Honam.

She further said, “Although I am called the daughter of Honam within the conservative camp, regardless of conservative or progressive lines, we must work with reasonable and rational opinions for regional development,” and stated, “I will directly propose to President Yoon to ensure the successful establishment of the Jeonnam medical school and the renewable energy industry in the southwestern region of Jeonnam.”

During the press conference, questions were also raised about the possibility of independent elected heads in Jeonnam joining the People Power Party.

In response, Representative Cho said, “I have a scheduled meeting with Park Hong-ryul, the elected mayor of Mokpo, on the 14th, and I also had a phone conversation with Noh Kwan-gyu, the elected mayor of Suncheon.” She added, “Among the 22 heads of local governments in Jeonnam, seven were elected as independents, and regardless of party affiliation, I will communicate with them for the development of Honam,” refraining from further comments.

Meanwhile, Kim Hwa-jin, Chairman of the People Power Party Jeonnam Provincial Committee, stated, “The establishment of the Jeonnam medical school can only proceed if the eastern and western regions agree on the location,” and revealed, “Currently, about four of the independent elected heads are considering joining the People Power Party,” drawing attention to the movements of the independent elected officials.

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