Guri Mayor Baek Kyunghyun Announces Re-Election Bid: "Designing Guri's Next 100 Years with Five Key Reforms"

Baek Kyunghyun Announces Bid for Re-Election as Mayor of Guri

Unveils Blueprint for ‘Five Key Reforms’

Direct-Mayor Redevelopment Fast-Track Task Force, GTX Stop at Galmae Station, and More

Highlights 75.4% Pledge Fulfillment Rate

Stresses 30 Years of Administrative Expertise and Proven Drive

"Not a single day can be wasted in completing the great transformation of Guri. With already proven drive and determination, I will firmly set the course for Guri’s next 100 years."

Paik Kyunghyun, Mayor of Guri City, held a press conference on the 11th to officially declare his re-election bid for the 9th term of the Guri mayoral office. Provided by Guri City

Baek Kyunghyun, Mayor of Guri City, held a press conference on May 11 to officially announce his bid for re-election as mayor for the 9th local government term. Mayor Baek expressed his strong ambition to elevate Guri City into the best smart premium city in Korea based on the achievements of the past four years.

During the press conference, Mayor Baek highlighted his identity as an “action-oriented mayor” by presenting concrete figures, including a pledge fulfillment rate of 75.4% (107 out of 142 projects completed). He listed major accomplishments such as leading the designation of the Topyeong Hangang public housing district, launching the restoration of Inchangcheon Ecological Stream, and achieving the highest rating for seven consecutive years in the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s evaluation, emphasizing the need for policy continuity.

In particular, regarding the controversy during last year’s flood damage, he stated, “Regardless of the reasons, I deeply apologize for not being by the citizens’ side as mayor,” and chose to address the issue head-on with sincerity. He vowed to take this as a painful lesson and promised to prioritize the safety and livelihoods of the citizens above all else.

Mayor Baek presented five key themes for the 9th local government term: regional reform, transportation reform, education reform, welfare reform, and housing reform.

For regional reform, he pledged to develop the Topyeong Hangang Smart City and attract a global AI hub. He also promised to establish a “Redevelopment Fast-Track Task Force” directly under the mayor’s office to drastically shorten the housing renewal process.

Baek Kyunghyun, Mayor of Guri City, held a press conference on the 11th to officially declare his bid for re-election as mayor in the 9th term of civilian government. Provided by Guri City

His transportation reform pledges include securing a GTX-B stop at Galmae Station, connecting to the Suin-Bundang Line, extending Subway Line 6 to Guri, and expanding the GTX-D route.

For education reform, he proposed attracting a science high school, nurturing autonomous public high schools, and establishing the largest academy district in the northeast region within the Galmae Station area.

Welfare reform focuses on designating 2026 as the “Year of Small Business Renaissance,” increasing childbirth subsidies, providing free postpartum care, and introducing the “Youth Guri Pass.”

For housing reform, his plans include upgrading major parks such as Jangja Lake Park, constructing a comprehensive dome stadium at Topyeong Hangang, and installing a cable car at Achasan, aiming to make Guri one of Korea’s top tourist destinations.

Mayor Baek emphasized, “There is no time for practice when it comes to solving large-scale national projects and complex transportation issues. I ask for your support once more so that the one who started this journey with 30 years of administrative expertise can also see it through to the end.”

Guri Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun held a press conference on the 11th to officially declare his bid for re-election as mayor of Guri in the 9th term of direct election. Provided by Guri City

On this day, Mayor Baek completed his registration as a preliminary candidate and officially began his election campaign. As a result, Guri City will transition to an acting mayoral system under Vice Mayor Eom Jinseop to ensure stable municipal administration.

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