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"Osan needs a 'mayor for the economy'—someone with drive, a strong work ethic, and a proven record of delivering tangible results. I, Lee Kwonjae, will not stop and will ensure Osan's leap forward is fully achieved."

On the 29th, Lee Kwonjae, the candidate for mayor of Osan, held a press conference at the construction site of the railway crossing road over the Gyeongbu Line by the Osancheon River and officially announced his bid for re-election as mayor of Osan for the 9th term of local government. Photo by Lee Jonggu

Lee Kwonjae, the People Power Party candidate for Mayor of Osan, held a press conference on the 29th at the construction site of the Gyeongbu Line railroad crossing road along Osancheon River, officially announcing his candidacy for re-election as Mayor of Osan for the 9th term of direct election.

In his remarks, Lee diagnosed, "Osan now stands at a crossroads—will it rise as the central city of southern Gyeonggi Province, or remain an ordinary city surrounded by major metropolises?" He expressed a strong commitment to continue 'uninterrupted development' based on the achievements of the past four years.

The 'Gyeongbu Line railroad crossing road' construction site, chosen as the venue for the press conference, symbolizes the 'drive' Lee emphasizes. This project, which had been stalled for over 10 years as a long-standing local issue, was quickly launched after Lee took office by securing an additional 30 billion won in contributions from LH, bringing LH's total contribution to 53.8 billion won.

He stated, "The past four years have been the result of hands-on, action-oriented administration, not just words." He highlighted key accomplishments, including: ▲Re-designation of Segyo 3 New Town District ▲Acquisition of Segyo Terminal site and promotion of the North Osan Landmark ▲Negotiations for the development of a mixed-use commercial facility on the former Gyesung Paper Mill site ▲Designation and official announcement of the Unamttul AI City urban development project ▲Groundbreaking for the Gyeongbu Line railroad crossing road and early completion of Osan City Hall underpass on Dongbu-daero ▲Commencement of construction on the Yangsan-dong–National Route 1 connector and the Geumam–Jigot connector, among others ▲Confirmation of the GTX-C line extension to Osan ▲Introduction and expansion of new metropolitan bus routes to Seoul Station, Seongnam Pangyo, and Yatap, new intercity bus routes to Jamsil and East Seoul, as well as the introduction of limousine bus service to Gimpo Airport.

Gwonjae Lee, candidate for Osan Mayor, held a press conference on the 29th at the construction site of the Gyeongbu Line railway crossing road along Osancheon Stream, officially declaring his bid for re-election as Osan Mayor for the 9th term. Photo by Jonggu Lee

He added, "If the past 12 years under the Democratic Party administration were focused on awakening a stagnant Osan, the next four years will be about fulfilling the dreams of its citizens on that foundation."

Lee Kwonjae stated, "Osan is facing a golden opportunity for a second leap forward," and reiterated, "As the central city of southern Gyeonggi Province and a prosperous, self-sufficient economic city, Osan stands at a critical crossroads—will it leap forward, or remain an average city surrounded by metropolises?"

He emphasized, "For Osan's greater leap and uninterrupted development, I am once again taking on a heavy responsibility," and added, "Now is the time when Osan needs a 'mayor for the economy'—someone with drive, a strong work ethic, and a proven ability to deliver results."

As detailed pledges, Lee announced: ▲Promotion of the Osan Techno Valley project ▲Extension of the Bundang Line to Segyo 2 and 3 New Towns ▲Establishment of a public postpartum care center in Osan ▲Attracting a Starfield-type mixed-use shopping mall in Segyo 2 and 3 New Towns ▲Attracting a university hospital in Segyo 2 and 3 New Towns ▲Designation of Osan station area and old downtown redevelopment projects ▲Development of an e-sports AI training center (on the Segyo Terminal site) ▲Establishment of a social welfare town in Segyo 2 and 3 New Towns ▲Provision of 2,500 units of public housing for young people and newlyweds, among others.

Candidate Lee Gwonjae for mayor of Osan held a press conference on the 29th at the construction site of the Gyeongbu Line railroad crossing road by the Osancheon River, officially declaring his bid for re-election as mayor of Osan in the 9th term of the local government. Photo by Lee Jonggu

In closing, Lee said, "Having built my life in Osan, this city is my hometown and my everything. With greater humility and a stronger sense of responsibility, I will complete the projects that remain unfinished and push forward with new initiatives to secure Osan's future. I will make Osan even greater."

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