Jeong Cheongrae: "Local Election, a Golden Opportunity for Busan's Revitalization"... Jeon Jaesu: "I Will Make Busan Rise Again"

On-Site Supreme Council Meeting Held at Busan Port International Exhibition and Convention Center
Jeon Jaesu: "I Will Make Busan Rise Again"
Leader Jeong Personally Helps Jeon Put On Blue Jumper

On April 15, Jeong Cheongrae, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, stated, "The June 3 local elections will be a golden opportunity for Busan's revitalization," promising full support for the city's development. Jeon Jaesu, the Democratic Party's Busan mayoral candidate, said, "I will make Busan rise again."

At the on-site Supreme Council meeting held at the Busan Port International Exhibition and Convention Center, Jeong mentioned that during Jeon's tenure as Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, the ministry was relocated, saying, "Now, Busan can live with hope." He added, "We will put an end to the painful, self-deprecating phrase 'The Old Man and the Sea' and do our utmost so that Busan can launch a new era of hope." He outlined a regional development vision, including budget allocation for the new airport on Gadeokdo, the relocation of HMM to Busan, and the establishment of the Southeast Region Investment Corporation. Jeong emphasized, "In the upcoming era of Arctic shipping routes, Busan will become the center of global logistics."

Jeong Cheongrae, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is holding hands with Jeon Jae-soo, the mayoral candidate of Busan, at the Busan on-site Supreme Council meeting held at the Busan Port International Exhibition and Convention Center in Dong-gu, Busan on the morning of the 15th. Photo by Yonhap News

Jeon highlighted the increased competition rates for university admissions in maritime-related departments in Busan and the rise in the number of newly established corporations, saying, "The changes are demonstrating where Busan's future and hope lie." He noted, "Busan citizens are discovering the possibility of change," adding, "People are beginning to believe that if politics is done well, there will be more jobs for our children, the economy will improve, and now even Busan can change." Jeon also stated, "The Republic of Korea will leap forward with two wings: the Seoul metropolitan area and the maritime metropolitan area centered on Busan."

Before the Supreme Council meeting, Jeong helped Jeon put on a blue jumper symbolizing the Democratic Party. Jeong described Jeon as "a true Busan man who will lead Busan’s new era of prosperity—and even the Busan seagulls would approve."

Meanwhile, on the afternoon of the same day, Jeong and Jeon will visit the Bujeon Market in Busan to listen to the opinions of local merchants. Jeong will then move to Gijang-gun to experience seaweed harvesting work firsthand.

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