Yongin Mayoral Candidate Lee Sang-il: "I Will Implement Tangible Welfare Tailored to the Visually Impaired"

Lee Sang-il, Yongin Mayoral Candidate, Visits Campaign Office
Holds Meeting with Yongin Branch of the Federation of the Blind
Promises to Reflect On-Site Voices in Policy
"I Will Pay Close Attention to Disability Center Design from the Start"

Lee Sang-il, the People Power Party candidate for Mayor of Yongin Special City, has launched a "public livelihood campaign" to directly listen to the voices of the visually impaired and address their daily inconveniences and protect their rights.

Lee Sangil, candidate for the Special Mayor of Yongin, held a meeting with visually impaired people, including Oh Kisuk, president of the Yongin branch of the Gyeonggi Province Federation of the Blind, who visited the election campaign office on the 5th. Provided by candidate Lee Sangil

On May 4, candidate Lee held a meeting with visually impaired individuals, including Oh Gisuk, President of the Yongin Branch of the Gyeonggi Province Federation of the Blind, at his election campaign office in Mabuk-dong. The purpose of this meeting was to hear about the practical difficulties experienced by people with disabilities and to reflect these in the pledges and municipal administration for the ninth popularly elected term.

Candidate Lee stated, "I will stand with people with disabilities, actively gather their opinions, and develop policies that provide real support for them."

The visually impaired participants pointed out that the current rest area is already too small, and the planned rooms in the new disability center under construction are even narrower, which could lead to accidents. They requested that, rather than applying mechanical equality, the specific needs of the visually impaired be considered and that the office space be expanded.

Lee Sangil, candidate for mayor of Yongin Special City, held a meeting on the 5th with visually impaired individuals, including Oh Kisuk, president of the Yongin branch of the Gyeonggi-do Federation of the Blind, who visited the election campaign office. Provided by candidate Lee Sangil

In response, candidate Lee said, "I will take your opinions into account and use imagination to create a more thoughtful blueprint," adding, "As the new disability center, which is scheduled to begin construction in the second half of this year, has been designed to allow for expansion, we can consider options such as adding an extra floor. However, to do so, the city's finances must improve, so it is essential to prevent the partial relocation of Yongin's semiconductor production lines to other regions."

One visually impaired participant said, "Since you became mayor of Yongin, you have done so much for people with disabilities, for which we are truly grateful and are spreading the word among citizens. I hope you will protect the semiconductor cluster and increase the welfare budget."

Additionally, participants requested the expansion of employment opportunities for people with disabilities in the public sector, such as at the office of the Disabled Sports Association, as well as the establishment of practical support measures for self-reliance.

Lee Sangil, candidate for the mayor of Yongin Special City, held a meeting with visually impaired individuals, including Oh Kisuk, head of the Yongin branch of the Gyeonggi Province Association of the Visually Impaired, who visited the election camp on the 5th. Provided by candidate Lee Sangil

In response, candidate Lee said, "That is a valid and relatable point," and added, "I will move away from the concept of mechanical equality that simply divides space, and instead, use imagination to draw up a detailed plan so that the visually impaired can use the facilities truly safely and conveniently."

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