President Yoon Promises Active Support for Yeosu Island Expo

Mayor Jeong's Gentle Affinity Highlights 'Communication Administration'
Vice Chairman Lee Jeong-hyun and Network Mobilized for Busy Current Issues

Recently, President Yoon Suk-yeol promised “active support for the 2026 Yeosu World Islands Expo,” drawing renewed attention to Mayor Jeong Gi-myeong’s communication-focused administration in Yeosu.

In fact, Mayor Jeong, who emphasizes ‘communication and harmony,’ has consistently pursued a communication-driven administration with steadfast determination based on his unique gentle affinity rather than strong charisma, despite various criticisms since his inauguration.

Commemorative Photo of the Island Expo Resolution Meeting [Photo by Yeosu City]

He has been actively engaging not only with local lawmakers such as Joo Cheol-hyun and Jo Gye-won and the city council but also mobilizing all personal networks regardless of party affiliation or region, including Lee Jung-hyun, Vice Chairman of the Local Era Committee, Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sang-min, and National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik, tirelessly working to resolve various pending issues.

Notably, at the livelihood discussion held in Gwangju on the 5th, President Yoon pledged “active support for the 2026 Yeosu World Islands Expo,” and it is reported that there had been steady communication and prior behind-the-scenes contact with Vice Chairman Lee Jung-hyun, who proposed this.

Earlier, in April, Mayor Jeong met Minister Lee Sang-min at the Government Seoul Office to request support and cooperation on regional issues such as the Yeosu-Suncheon Incident and the Islands Expo. Minister Lee once again expressed his strong support by attending the 2026 Yeosu World Islands Expo Success Resolution Rally held in Yeosu in June.

Most recently, on the 3rd, Mayor Jeong had a cordial meeting with Speaker Woo Won-shik at the Speaker’s office in Yeouido, Seoul, requesting active cooperation on major ongoing issues such as the bid to host the 33rd United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP33).

Meanwhile, a city official stated, “We understand that Mayor Jeong expressed his gratitude to Vice Chairman Lee Jung-hyun, who secured President Yoon’s active support,” adding, “We expect that President Yoon’s promise will give momentum to securing the budget and advancing the Islands Expo.”

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