Bora Kim, Anseong Mayoral Candidate, Urges People Power Party to Clarify Position on 'December 3 Martial Law'

Bora Kim, Preliminary Candidate for Anseong Mayor, Demands Answers by the 14th
December 3 Martial Law Incident Emerges as Key Issue Ahead of Local Elections
Candidate Bora Kim Unveils 'Opening of the Railway Era' Project
Presents Vision of "30-Minute Access to Seoul via JTX"

Bora Kim, a preliminary candidate for Mayor of Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, representing the Democratic Party of Korea, has called on Jangyeon Kim, the preliminary candidate for Mayor of Anseong from the People Power Party, and other candidates from the same party to clearly state their positions regarding the declaration of martial law that occurred on December 3, 2024.

Kim Bora, Preliminary Candidate for Mayor of Anseong, Gyeonggi Province. Provided by Candidate Kim Bora

Bora Kim's camp stated, "The purpose of this inquiry is to confirm the awareness and response principles of public office candidates regarding national emergency measures ahead of the June 3 local elections." They added, "Since emergency measures such as martial law have a significant impact on the fundamental rights of the people, it is essential to communicate the candidates' precise intentions to the citizens of Anseong."

The inquiry sent to Jangyeon Kim and other preliminary candidates from the People Power Party included the following: ▲ Whether they understand the constitutional requirements and limitations of declaring martial law ▲ Their assessment of the martial law declaration on December 3, 2024 ▲ Their principles regarding the impact of emergency measures on citizens' fundamental rights ▲ How the local government should respond if a similar situation arises ▲ Whether there is an official position from their party and local organizations.

Kim's camp made it clear that this action is not a mere political offensive aimed at criticizing the opposing party. Kim emphasized, "Martial law is a measure that must be exercised in an extremely limited manner according to the Constitution and the law," adding, "As public office candidates, providing responsible answers is a fundamental duty to ensure voters' right to know."

Additionally, Kim's camp expressed hope that the People Power Party would provide sincere and detailed responses by the 14th, before official candidate registration opens.

Candidate Bora Kim Announces 'Opening of the Anseong Railway Era' Project: "Leap Forward as a Transportation Hub"

Meanwhile, on this day, Bora Kim announced the "Opening of the Anseong Railway Era Project" as her third key pledge of the 9th popularly elected administration through her Facebook page. She demonstrated a strong determination to overcome the limitations of Anseong as a city without railways and to transform it into a transportation hub within the central inland region.

Kim stressed, "Railways are more than just a means of transportation—they are a core foundation that saves citizens' time and determines the city's competitiveness," adding, "I will create a future-oriented Anseong where industry, residential areas, and station area developments are seamlessly integrated around the railway."

The core of this project is the expansion of the JTX (Metropolitan Express Railway) and the Pyeongtaek–Bubal Line railway networks. Kim plans to incorporate Anseong into the Seoul metropolitan area, making it accessible within 30 minutes via the JTX line, thereby dramatically enhancing citizens' mobility rights and significantly improving connectivity with the metropolitan area.

In particular, regarding the Pyeongtaek–Bubal Line, which faced obstacles in the previous preliminary feasibility study, Kim revealed plans to consider creative alternatives such as sharing tracks with the GTX-A extension and to include these ideas in the 5th National Railway Network Construction Plan. Through this, her strategy is to establish Anseong as a central axis of an east-west railway network connecting the west coast (Pyeongtaek Port) and the east coast (Gangneung).

Kim is paying close attention to the economic ripple effects that the opening of the railway will bring. By developing the areas around railway stations, she aims to improve residential environments and, in conjunction with Anseong's ongoing "Future Mobility Mega-Special Zone" initiative, to build a robust advanced industrial infrastructure.

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