Shin Youngjae: "Hongcheon Economy Can Grow Sustainably Only When Both Downtown and Rural Areas Thrive Together"

Shin Youngjae, Hongcheon County Governor Candidate
Inspects Original Downtown Commercial District and Rice Transplanting Sites
Stresses Linkages among Waterfront Tourism, Commerce, and Agriculture
"I Will Build a Virtuous Cycle for the Local Economy"

Shin Youngjae, a preliminary candidate for Hongcheon County Governor (People Power Party), inspected the local economy by consecutively visiting the original downtown commercial district of Hongcheon and the rice transplanting event site in Naechon-myeon on May 13.

Shin Youngjae, a preliminary candidate for Hongcheon County governor from the People Power Party, visited the rice planting event site in Naechon-myeon on the 13th and participated in rice planting. Provided by candidate Shin Youngjae

On this day, candidate Shin visited the original downtown commercial district, checked the progress of the commercial district revitalization project, observed the local atmosphere, and listened to the opinions of merchants. Shin stated, "The commercial district revitalization project and the designation of autonomous commercial zones mark the beginning of changes created jointly by merchants, residents, and the administration," and added, "I will faithfully reflect the voices from the field in county governance so that vitality can continue in the original downtown area."

He further emphasized, "The downtown economy is not simply a matter of commerce, but a task directly linked to the vitality of the entire region," and continued, "I will closely monitor the situation and maintain ongoing communication with merchants to ensure changes are made that residents can truly experience."

Regarding the ongoing development of the Hongcheon River waterfront, Shin explained, "It is important to create natural connectivity so that the flow of tourists extends seamlessly to the original downtown," and noted, "I will steadily build a local economic foundation where tourism and commerce can thrive together."

Subsequently, Shin visited the rice transplanting event organized by the Naechon-myeon Prosperity Association, greeted local farmers, and listened to their concerns in the field. Shin remarked, "Agriculture is a core industry underpinning Hongcheon," and added, "I will pay close attention to the challenges faced in rural areas and work even harder to create an environment where farmers can focus on agriculture with stability."

Shin Youngjae, preliminary candidate for Hongcheon County Governor (People Power Party), is inspecting the downtown commercial district of Hongcheon on the 13th. Photo provided by candidate Shin Youngjae

He went on to say, "The local economy can only achieve sustainable growth when both the downtown commercial district and the rural economy flourish together," and pledged, "Based on the opinions from the field, I will continue to drive changes that residents can feel."

Concluding his day’s schedule, Shin stated, "I will continue to closely observe the sites where residents' lives unfold and do my utmost to invigorate the local economy," and added, "For the uninterrupted development of Hongcheon, I will work tirelessly together with the residents until the very end."

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