Ahn Byungyong: "Revitalizing Uijeongbu's Economy with the Strategic Energy of Ganeung-dong"


Business Leaders: "The Right Person to Boost the Local Economy"... Strong Support for Ahn Byungyong


Ahn's Broad Outreach to Win Public Suppor

Young entrepreneurs who grew up in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province and are now driving the local economy have publicly declared their support for Byeongyong Ahn, the preliminary candidate for Uijeongbu Mayor from the Democratic Party of Korea, injecting new energy into the election race.

Seven local businesspeople, including Jinwoo Lee, former Secretary General of the Northern Gyeonggi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, made a surprise visit to the election office of preliminary candidate Byeongyong Ahn on the 7th and declared their support. Photo by Byeongyong Ahn

Seven local businesspeople, including Jinwoo Lee, former Secretary General of the Northern Gyeonggi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, made a surprise visit to the election office of preliminary candidate Byeongyong Ahn on the 7th and declared their support. Photo by Byeongyong Ahn

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On the 7th, seven local businesspeople, including Jinwoo Lee, former Secretary General of the Northern Gyeonggi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, made a surprise visit to the election office of preliminary candidate Byeongyong Ahn. At the meeting, they stated, "Candidate Ahn must be elected for the revitalization of Uijeongbu's local economy," expressing both their encouragement and enthusiastic support. They also requested that, if elected mayor, he hold regular meetings with businesspeople to incorporate their concerns into city policy.


Upon hearing that the attending entrepreneurs had grown up in Ganeung-dong, preliminary candidate Byeongyong Ahn remarked, "During the late Joseon Dynasty, the regent Heungseon Daewongun chose Ganeung-dong as his residence, and the fact that the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division also located its headquarters there shows that Ganeung-dong is both beautiful and a strategic point." He added, "The energy of everyone present today is truly special, and I am confident you will all achieve great success," expressing his gratitude.


The entrepreneurs who attended the roundtable to support and cheer for preliminary candidate Byeongyong Ahn included Jinwoo Lee, former Secretary General; Dongjin Lee, CEO of Kiyeon Co., Ltd.; Yongnam An, CEO of Yongnam Planning; Mingyu Jeong, CEO of Seongsim Printing; Jiho Kim, CEO of Jinho Beauty; and Jeongdu Lee, CEO of LG Electronics.


Byungyong Ahn, a preliminary candidate, is spending the morning commute with citizens at Hoeryong Station in Uijeongbu on the 6th. Photo by Byungyong Ahn, preliminary candidate

Byungyong Ahn, a preliminary candidate, is spending the morning commute with citizens at Hoeryong Station in Uijeongbu on the 6th. Photo by Byungyong Ahn, preliminary candidate

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Preliminary Candidate Byeongyong Ahn Appeals for Support with High-Fives to Commuters at Hoeryong Station

Earlier, on the morning of March 6, preliminary candidate Byeongyong Ahn began his day by greeting commuters at Hoeryong Station in Uijeongbu. He greeted citizens arriving at the station early in the morning, receiving encouragement through high-fives and continuing his on-site campaign activities.


Candidate Ahn said, "Watching the citizens heading to Hoeryong Station, I could sense how busy their mornings are," adding, "I gained great strength from the citizens who recognized me in my campaign attire and cheered me on with high-fives."


He then visited the scene of the traditional soybean paste making event organized by the Uijeongbu Saemaul Association, encouraging members participating in the community service activity. Candidate Ahn remarked, "The dedication and community spirit of President Joesangkwon and the members make our local community even stronger."

Byeongyong Ahn, a preliminary candidate (right), is visiting the scene of the traditional soybean paste making event held by the Saemaul Association in Uijeongbu City, greeting members. Photo by Byeongyong Ahn

Byeongyong Ahn, a preliminary candidate (right), is visiting the scene of the traditional soybean paste making event held by the Saemaul Association in Uijeongbu City, greeting members. Photo by Byeongyong Ahn

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On the same day, he also continued to greet citizens during the morning commute at intersections and major streets. Candidate Ahn said, "I am grateful for the support and encouragement from citizens I met on the streets," adding, "I will always communicate with our citizens and work together to create a brighter future for Uijeongbu."



Candidate Ahn announced that he will continue his campaign by visiting various parts of the region and meeting citizens in person to communicate directly with them.


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