Kang Soo-hyun Vows to Launch the Era of a "1 Million Megacity" Through Ui·Yang·Dong Integration

Yangju Mayoral Candidate Kang Soo-hyun Holds Election Office Opening

Over 400 Supporters Gather... Announces Vision for "1 Million Megacity"

Presents "Dasibom Center" Pledge to Support the Second Act of Middle-Aged Lives

Kang Soo-hyun, candidate for mayor of Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province and a member of the People Power Party, officially announced his re-election bid on May 8, unveiling bold plans for the "Uijeongbu-Yangju-Dongducheon (Ui·Yang·Dong) Integration" and the creation of a "Special City of 1 Million."

Kang Suhyeon, candidate for Yangju mayor, is holding the opening ceremony of the campaign office at Sky Plaza in Goeup-dong, Yangju, on the 8th. Photo by Jonggu Lee

On this day, Kang held the opening ceremony of his election office at Sky Plaza in Goeup-dong, Yangju City, appealing for support by stating, "As an expert who has walked the path of public administration for 37 years and as the candidate who loves Yangju the most, I, Kang Soo-hyun, will realize the future vision for Yangju."

Kang also highlighted the remarkable 10 major achievements of the 8th popularly elected administration, including attracting a public medical center and establishing specialized high schools. He argued, "To achieve Yangju’s dramatic development and urban completion, re-election is absolutely essential."

Candidate Kang Soo-hyun adopted slogans such as "Perseverance that overcame adversity, Kang Soo-hyun once more," and "Ui·Yang·Dong Integration, Special City of 1 Million, Only Kang Soo-hyun." Kang stated, "My first pledge is to promote the creation of a special metropolitan city by integrating Yangju, Uijeongbu, and Dongducheon toward a one-million megacity. This is not simply an administrative merger, but a declaration that Yangju, Uijeongbu, and Dongducheon—which were originally one—will reunite and confidently rise as the central hub of northern Gyeonggi Province."

He emphasized, "Currently, the combined population of the three cities is about 840,000. If we achieve economies of scale through integration, reaching the threshold for recognition as a special city of 1 million is fully possible. Integration is the surest opportunity for Yangju to become the center of northern Gyeonggi Province and to accelerate regional development."

Candidate Soo-Hyun Kang for Mayor of Yangju held an opening ceremony for the election office at Sky Plaza in Goeup-dong, Yangju on the 8th. Photo by Jonggu Lee

Notably, Kang also attracted attention by unveiling the "Dasibom Center," a tailored pledge for the middle-aged and retired generations.

He promised, "I will ensure that the sweat and tears of our seniors, who have built today's Yangju, do not disappear with retirement. The 'Dasibom Center' will go beyond merely connecting people to jobs, serving as a basecamp for the second act of life—where people can plan their next chapter, acquire new skills, and share their concerns with peers."

Kang continued, "I will spare no effort to provide customized life support so that the middle-aged can live as proud 'senior generations' who are not marginalized and can pass on their wisdom to younger generations. I will be the most reliable partner to ensure that another brilliant spring day comes to the lives of our citizens."

In closing, candidate Kang Soo-hyun said, "A greater Yangju, happier citizens! Let us all walk this path together. I, Kang Soo-hyun, will surely repay your support with results."

Suhyun Kang, candidate for mayor of Yangju City, is holding the opening ceremony of the election campaign office at Sky Plaza in Goeup-dong, Yangju City on the 8th. Photo by Jonggu Lee

Previously, Kang Soo-hyun’s campaign announced six key pledges for the Yangju mayoral election: ▲ Integration of Yangju, Uijeongbu, and Dongducheon into a special city of 1 million ▲ Establishment of a 24-hour emergency pediatric care system ▲ GTX-C train stop at Yangju Station and extension of Line 3 ▲ Introduction of land-lease apartments at half the usual price ▲ Restart programs for retired middle-aged citizens ▲ Support for public academies and Gangnam online college entrance lectures.

As the 8th popularly elected mayor of Yangju, Kang Soo-hyun achieved ten major accomplishments, including: ▲ Attracting a public medical center ▲ Designating an educational development special district and attracting three autonomous public high schools ▲ Commencing construction of GTX-C and Yangju Technovalley ▲ Completion of Yangju station area development, among others.

The event was attended by more than 400 people, including Chief Senior Election Committee Director Kim Sangheon, National Assemblyman Kim Sungwon, Party Chapter Chairperson An Kiyoung, and the senior advisory committee, demonstrating a strong One-Team spirit.

Yang Soo-hyun, candidate for Yangju mayor, is holding an opening ceremony for his election campaign office at Sky Plaza in Goeup-dong, Yangju on the 8th. Photo by Lee Jonggu

Meanwhile, Kang Soo-hyun, candidate for mayor of Yangju City, and Kim Dong-geun, candidate for mayor of Uijeongbu City, have agreed to form a joint alliance for the integration of Yangju, Uijeongbu, and Dongducheon. They plan to hold a joint press conference announcing their pledge for the integration of Uijeongbu and Yangju at the Gyeonggi Textile Support Center on May 11.

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