Lee Hyun-jae Draws Massive Crowd at Campaign Launch: "Building the Metropolitan Area's Best City with Proven Capability"

Lee Hyun-jae, Preliminary Candidate for Hanam Mayor
Massive Crowds at "Cheokcheok Hanam!" Campaign Office Opening
Over 1,000 Citizens and Supporters Gather in a Grand Turnout
Lee Hyun-jae: "Past Policy Failures Must Not Be Repeated"
Vows to "Protect Hanam's Golden Time" with Five Key Visions

"The role of mayor is not a place for practice, but one that must be proven through results. Only verified capability and seasoned experience can ensure Hanam's uninterrupted progress."

Lee Hyunjae, a preliminary candidate for Mayor of Hanam City (People Power Party), is holding the opening ceremony of the "Cheokcheok Hanam!" election office at the Coa Building in Sinjang-dong, Hanam City, at 3 p.m. on the 7th. Photo by Lee Jonggu

Lee Hyun-jae, the preliminary candidate for mayor of Hanam City from the People Power Party, officially launched his campaign for re-election by holding the opening ceremony of the "Cheokcheok Hanam!" election office at the COA Building in Sinjang-dong, Hanam City, at 3 p.m. on May 7. The event drew a crowd of more than 1,000 citizens and supporters, demonstrating the high expectations for Lee's re-election.

In his greeting, Lee Hyun-jae confidently highlighted the achievements of his administration over the past four years.

Lee stated, "With the conviction that 'the mayor's role must be proven by results,' I have worked tirelessly, and as a result, Hanam has transformed from a peripheral city in the metropolitan area into a city that competes with Gangnam in terms of livability, ranking in the TPO Top 10 for three consecutive years, achieving an administrative satisfaction rate of 77.5%, and becoming a city where 92.7% of residents wish to continue living. Only a seasoned mayor with proven capabilities and results, who can start working immediately the day after the election, can seize Hanam's golden opportunity."

Lee Hyun-jae, preliminary candidate for Mayor of Hanam City (People Power Party), held the opening ceremony of the "CheokCheok Hanam!" campaign office at 3 p.m. on the 7th at the Koa Building in Sinjang-dong, Hanam City. Photo by Lee Jong-gu

Building on the energy at the event, Lee reiterated his "Five Key Visions" and "Region-Specific Pledges" that will shape Hanam's future. He emphasized the following core objectives: completing the era of five railway lines (Lines 3, 5, and 9, the Wirye-Sinsa Line, and the GTX-D) without setbacks; realizing a 10 trillion won investment attraction plan; achieving educational independence and ushering in an era of 1,000 students passing major university entrance exams; establishing Hanam as a K-centered city; and implementing comprehensive welfare and safety nets for all generations, as well as customized regional policies. He vowed to successfully accomplish all these key tasks.

Lee also referenced his trademark "sneakers with intertwined red and blue laces," declaring, "I will go beyond political ideology and focus solely on enhancing the happiness of citizens and the value of Hanam," and added, "Together with the outstanding and precious citizens of Hanam, I will build the best city in the metropolitan area."

Kim Jong-in, former emergency committee chairman and current chairman of the support committee, said, "It was candidate Lee Hyun-jae who made the subway in Hanam a reality, and no one knows Hanam better than he does. There is no need to discuss politics; what Hanam needs is a candidate with drive and passion. Only Lee Hyun-jae, who has always worked for the convenience of citizens, must be elected for Hanam to develop."

Kim Jongin, Chairman of the Sponsorship Committee, delivers a congratulatory speech at the campaign office opening ceremony of Lee Hyun Jae, preliminary candidate for mayor of Hanam, held on the 7th. Photo by Lee Jonggu

Choi Younghoe, director of Yonsei Hanam Hospital, stated, "We considered several locations for the hospital, but I trusted candidate Lee's passion and work capability, so selecting Hanam was the obvious final choice. We will provide the best medical services to meet the expectations of both candidate Lee and the citizens."

One citizen attending the opening remarked, "Over the past four years, I've personally felt improvements in daily life, such as reduced subway intervals, expanded express bus routes, and the creation of yellow soil trails. An expert who truly understands Hanam must continue to lead without interruption. That's why I wanted to support in person, choosing a candidate based not on party, but on policy, qualifications, and proven ability."

The opening ceremony was attended by a wide array of citizens, including Kim Jong-in, the chairman of the support committee, former Minister of Commerce, Industry and Energy Lee Heebeom, more than 50 young people from Hanam in their 20s and 30s, Han Jinhee, CEO of TechRich Korea, Park Ilsu, Oh Jeongtaek, Yoon Joongsik, and other representatives from various associations.

Lee Hyunjae, a preliminary candidate for mayor of Hanam from the People Power Party, held the opening ceremony of the 'Cheokcheok Hanam!' election office at the Coa Building in Sinjang-dong, Hanam at 3 p.m. on the 7th. Photo by Lee Jonggu

Meanwhile, Lee Hyun-jae, who has previously served as a two-term National Assembly member and Administrator of the Small and Medium Business Administration, has been recognized for his outstanding administrative skills, including receiving the Presidential Award for two consecutive years as the 8th popularly elected mayor. Starting with this opening ceremony, Lee is shifting into a full-scale election mode, focusing on field-oriented communication in his bid to make Hanam the best city in the metropolitan area.

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