Why Did Choo Kyung-ho, People Power Party’s Daegu Mayoral Candidate, Suddenly Start Praising Hong Joon-pyo?

"Proposals by Hong Joon-pyo at the Blue House"
"Not a Personal Opinion, but the Aspiration of the Region"

Choo Kyung-ho, the People Power Party’s preliminary candidate for Daegu Mayor, on April 21 began to publicly support former Daegu Mayor Hong Joon-pyo, who declared his endorsement of Democratic Party preliminary candidate Kim Boo-kyum.

On this day, Choo posted on Facebook, "It is reported that on the 17th, former Mayor Hong Joon-pyo conveyed to President Lee Jae-myung, during a luncheon, the need for state support for the construction of the new Daegu-Gyeongbuk airport and the restoration of honors for former presidents." He continued, "The new airport is a national project that will determine the future of Daegu and North Gyeongsang, and it is a core task for balanced development in the Republic of Korea."

Daegu mayoral candidate Cho Kyung-ho of the People Power Party

Choo further stated, "The stance of the Lee Jae-myung administration also needs to be made clear to the 5 million residents of Daegu and North Gyeongsang. Former Mayor Hong Joon-pyo’s proposal is not merely a personal opinion, but an issue that embodies the longstanding wishes and aspirations of the people of Daegu and North Gyeongsang." He added, "I, too, respectfully make this request to the President."

Choo also said, "In addition to national support for the TK new airport, I call for a comprehensive review and a responsible response from the government on major issues such as administrative integration." He added, "The transition of the new airport project to a national initiative should not remain at the level of theoretical review. The government must clearly demonstrate its commitment to implementation by releasing specific plans for financial support and a detailed timeline."

Choo further emphasized that former Mayor Hong Joon-pyo’s mention at the Blue House of restoring honors for the two former presidents, Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye, is also a matter of national dignity and could serve as a crucial opportunity for national unity and harmony. He urged, "Since the details of the conversation at the Blue House have been made public, the Blue House should promptly clarify its position and respond with actions, not just words."

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