Candidate Jung Myunggeun: "Hwaseong Wetland Is a Future Asset... UNESCO Listing Will Prevent Reckless Development"

Jung Myunggeun, Candidate for Hwaseong Mayor, Marks World Migratory Bird Day
Attends Hwaseong Wetland Saeorum Run, Rallies Support for UNESCO Listing
Connects with Citizens at Dongtan "Family Love Festival"
Demonstrates "One Team" Spirit at

With the June 3 local elections approaching, Myungkeun Jung, candidate for Mayor of Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province (Democratic Party of Korea), launched an extensive campaign for ecological preservation and citizen well-being in conjunction with World Migratory Bird Day.

Candidate Myungkeun Jung attended the "New BIRD Running Hwaseong Wetland Saeorum Run" event held on the morning of the 9th around the Maehyangri area. Photo by Candidate Myungkeun Jung

On the morning of the 9th, Candidate Myungkeun Jung attended the "New BIRD Running Hwaseong Wetland Saeorum Run" event held at the Hwaseong Tidal Flat in the Maehyangri area, running along the Hwaseong Lake embankment with more than 300 citizens. The event was organized to share the international significance of the Hwaseong Wetlands and to support its inscription on the UNESCO World Natural Heritage list.

Candidate Myungkeun Jung emphasized, "The Hwaseong Lake area, the Hwaseong Wetland, and the Hwaseong Tidal Flat are globally recognized future assets and invaluable resources to be passed on to future generations. Therefore, reckless development such as the relocation and redevelopment of the Suwon military airport must never occur here." He also highlighted, "The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recognized the Hwaseong Tidal Flat in the Yellow Sea for its outstanding universal value as a migratory and wintering habitat for endangered birds. Especially as the climate crisis accelerates, its value is being increasingly recognized and it is considered one of Hwaseong's most important future assets."

He added, "Together with citizens, I will continue to protect the precious Hwaseong Lake," and stated, "Hwaseong Lake, as a major migratory bird habitat in the Seoul metropolitan area, should be preserved not only as a national tourism destination but also as a tidal flat and wetland visited by people from all over the world."

The Hwaseong Wetland is a unique natural environment formed by the Hwaseong Lake reclamation project, featuring a combination of tidal flats, salt marshes, and freshwater wetlands. Its rich biodiversity makes it an important stopover for migratory birds.

In the afternoon, Candidate Myungkeun Jung attended the "2026 Family Love Festival" at Dongtan Central Park, spending an enjoyable time with citizens.

He said, "We will continue to expand various performances and experiential programs so that citizens can enjoy camping and picnic atmospheres even in the city," and encouraged, "Please enjoy the festival, which offers a special experience in celebration of Family Month."

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