Hyun Geuntaek Launches Yongin Mayoral Campaign: "Will Make Yongin the World's Leading City"

Hyun Geuntaek, Candidate for Yongin Mayor

Officially Announces Candidacy and Successfully Opens Campaign Office

"I Will Become a Powerful Ruling Party Mayor"

Choo Mi-ae, Lee Eonju, and Numerous Party Figures Rally in Support

Hyun Geuntaek, a preliminary candidate for Yongin Mayor from the Democratic Party of Korea, declared his candidacy at the opening ceremony of his campaign office, "Hyun Geuntaek’s Wonderful Camp," located in Gugal-dong, Giheung-gu, on the afternoon of the 9th, marking the start of his full-scale campaign toward victory in the June 3 local elections.

Hyun Geuntaek, a preliminary candidate for mayor of Yongin from the Democratic Party of Korea, declared his candidacy at the opening ceremony of the “Hyun Geuntaek's Wonderful Camp” (campaign office) in Gugaldong, Giheung-gu, on the afternoon of the 9th, and began his full-fledged campaign toward victory in the June 3 local elections. Photo by candidate Hyun Geuntaek

Candidate Hyun Geuntaek officially announced his candidacy, stating, "With a deep sense of responsibility for the 1.1 million citizens of Yongin, I am taking on the challenge today to change Yongin’s future."

In his declaration, he emphasized his special affection for Yongin, mentioning that he opened the city’s first law office and has stood by its citizens for nearly 20 years. He also highlighted his achievement in securing a 21.4 billion won damages award in the "Yongin Light Rail Residents’ Lawsuit," which spanned 12 years.

He went on to say, "I will focus all administrative capabilities to ensure the first Samsung Electronics fab can begin operations early during my term," adding, "By connecting the surrounding new towns and the Free Economic Zone, I will build 'Yongin, the world’s No.1 city' that attracts global companies and talent."

He further pledged, "With the establishment of the Yongin-Bundang Express Railway (YTX), the expedited launch of the Southern Gyeonggi Metropolitan Railway, and the early confirmation of the Central Region Metropolitan Express Railway (JTX), we will usher in a transportation revolution that allows access from Yongin to the Gangnam area within about 30 minutes, thereby improving the quality of life for citizens."

Candidate Hyun stressed, "Yongin should not be an 'isolated city' fighting the government, but a city that creates the future together. With the combined strength of President Lee Jaemyung’s central government, Gyeonggi Province, and the National Assembly, we will accelerate stalled projects and surely fulfill the long-held wishes of our citizens."

Choo Mi-ae, candidate for Gyeonggi Province Governor, remarked in her congratulatory address, "Hyun Geuntaek’s extensive administrative experience and strong drive will change the future of Yongin," adding, "In this election, we must reclaim Yongin and ensure that the world-class semiconductor cluster in southern Gyeonggi is developed quickly."

Particularly noteworthy was the symbolic gesture by candidate Choo Mi-ae, who put a campaign uniform on Hyun Geuntaek, expressing her wish for him to work hard as a reliable worker responsible for Yongin’s future.

Senior Supreme Council Member Lee Eonju stated, "As a long-time ally of President Lee Jaemyung, candidate Hyun Geuntaek is the right person to closely cooperate with the central government and the National Assembly to advance Yongin’s development. As a member of the party leadership, and with the united support of all four Yongin district National Assembly members, we will stand as a strong 'one team' to ensure Hyun Geuntaek’s overwhelming victory."

Hyun Geun-taek, a preliminary candidate for Yongin mayor from the Democratic Party of Korea, declared his candidacy at the opening ceremony of the 'Hyun Geun-taek's Wonderful Camp' (campaign office) in Gugal-dong, Giheung-gu on the afternoon of the 9th, beginning his full-fledged campaign for victory in the June 3 local elections. Photo provided by candidate Hyun Geun-taek

Additionally, Democratic Party leader Jeong Cheongrae, National Assembly Vice Speaker Lee Hakyoung, Floor Leader Han Byungdo, Supreme Council Members Kang Deukgu and Moon Jeongbok, Secretary-General Cho Seungrae, Gyeonggi Provincial Party Chair Kim Seungwon, Policy Committee Chair Han Jeongae, Legislation and Judiciary Committee Chair Seo Youngkyo, Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee Chair Maeng Seonggyu, National Assembly Speaker candidate Jo Jeongsik, and 37 other Democratic Party lawmakers including Kim Youngho, So Byunghoon, Park Beomgye, Lee Gaeho, Kim Youngjin, Park Jeong, Park Joomin, Baek Hyeryeon, Kim Byungju, Kim Youngbae, Kim Wonil, Kim Jooyoung, Min Byungdeok, Bok Kiwang, Seo Youngseok, Lee Soyoung, Cheon Junho, Han Junho, Kwon Hyangyeop, Mo Gyeongjong, Yeom Taeyoung, Lee Geontae, Lee Kiheon, Lee Jaegang, Baek Seunga, and Seo Mihwa, sent video messages wishing for Hyun Geuntaek’s victory.

Meanwhile, on the 7th, candidate Hyun Geuntaek met with Climate, Energy and Environment Minister Kim Seonghwan and delivered a proposal to resolve the power supply issue at the Yongin Semiconductor Industrial Complex, marking the start of full-fledged efforts to address Yongin’s key issues. This is seen as evidence of Hyun Geuntaek’s unique strength in leveraging his ‘central political network’ and practical competence to communicate directly with central ministries.

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