Park Chunduk, Gyeongnam Provincial Assembly Member, to Run for Jinhae District in General Election ... Resigns from Assembly Position

"Apologies for Legislative Gap, Will Bring Hope to Jinhae Residents"

Park Chunduk, a member of the Gyeongnam Provincial Assembly, resigned from his position as a provincial assembly member to run in the 22nd National Assembly election scheduled for April.

On the 3rd, Park held a press conference at the provincial assembly, announcing that he had submitted his resignation the previous day and received approval from Kim Jinbu, the chairman of the provincial assembly.

He added that he has since registered as a preliminary candidate for the People Power Party in Jinhae District.

"I am well aware of the support from local residents who entrusted me with the important role of a provincial assembly member so that I could focus on legislative activities," he said, bowing his head and expressing deep regret for the legislative gap caused by his resignation.

"The decision to resign mid-term is for the innovation and political reform of Jinhae, my hometown and political base, and to complete long-standing projects in Jinhae," he said. "I will return in a better form and repay the support I have received."

Park Chun-deok, a member of the Gyeongnam Provincial Assembly, is announcing his resignation from the assembly to run in the 22nd National Assembly election.
[Photo by Lee Se-ryeong]

He stated, "I have worked on the development of Jinhae New Port and its hinterland complex, the Gadeokdo New Airport, compensation for residents affected by the logistics terminal development, lifting of development restrictions, and relocation of military facilities, but I felt limitations in legislation, policy, and communication with the central government."

He continued, "Only a verified candidate from the region who has long pondered and understood local issues can raise a proper voice in central politics," emphasizing, "I have lived in Jinhae since my youth and have worked for Jinhae, and I will continue to make sacrifices."

Park pointed out that since the administrative integration into the unified Changwon City along with the former Masan and Changwon, the current political issues in Jinhae include a lack of leadership to take the lead on regional issues, parachute appointments in selecting new leaders, low understanding of local sentiment by hastily assembled candidates during election seasons, and the phenomenon of abandoning constituencies after losing elections.

He also raised his voice against hastily arranged parachute nominations, presidential patronage appointments, and individuals pursuing personal gain with flashy careers.

He added that as a preliminary candidate for the National Assembly, he will relinquish all privileges of lawmakers that the public does not agree with, including immunity from arrest.

Park said, "Although my career is far less than that of incumbent lawmakers, I believe my political skills are not inferior," and added, "Based on 32 years of service to residents and 10 years of legislative activity, I will walk the path of giving hope to the lives of Jinhae residents, competing in policy, and earning trust."

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