Democratic Party's Cho Changyeol Registers as Geochang County Governor Candidate

“A Great Transformation for Geochang’s Economy with the Power of the Ruling Party...
Opening an Era of Pragmatic County Administration”

On the morning of May 14, Cho Changyeol, the Democratic Party candidate for Geochang County governor, completed registration at the Geochang County Election Commission and officially launched his election campaign.

In his declaration of candidacy on this day, Candidate Cho stated, "What Geochang needs most right now is not political strife, but economic recovery and securing future growth engines," adding, "Based on the power of the Democratic Party and cooperation with the central government, I will restart Geochang's stalled development."

He emphasized, "While Geochang's economy is losing vitality and the outflow of young people continues, the difficulties faced by farmers, small business owners, and SMEs are growing," and stressed, "We must no longer waste time on conflict and division."

[Photo by Choi Changyeol] Choi Changyeol, the Democratic Party candidate for Geochang County Governor, completed his candidate registration at the Geochang County Election Commission on the morning of the 14th and officially launched his election campaign.

He further argued, "What matters more than political parties or factions is the livelihood of the county’s residents," but also asserted, "To resolve local issues, secure budgets, and promote national projects, strong momentum that can move forward with the ruling party is necessary."

In particular, he mentioned key pending projects such as attracting a pumped-storage power plant, passing the preliminary feasibility study for a public hospital project, securing a Geochang Station on the Dalbit Inland Railway, and establishing an Immigration and Foreigners Office. He stressed, "Core projects critical to Geochang's future are at a standstill," and emphasized, "A Democratic Party governor who can move in step with the presidential term is essential."

Candidate Cho defined this election as the 'starting point of a great transformation for Geochang' and also presented innovation plans for the economy, industry, tourism, youth, and welfare. In the agricultural sector, he proposed the 'Great Transformation of Creative Agriculture' as a core initiative.

He stated, "We will establish the tentatively named 'Geochang Corporation' to directly support the branding, processing, distribution, and marketing of local agricultural and livestock products," adding, "We will enhance the competitiveness of Geochang's agriculture and ensure this leads to increased farm income."

In the tourism sector, he proposed fostering a tourism industry centered on healing and wellness.

He said, "We will actively attract a healing tourism industrial zone and, through the development of trail running, marathon, and cycling courses, transform Geochang into Korea's leading outdoor sports city."

He also emphasized industrial policies to revitalize the local economy.

Candidate Cho stated, "By linking the designation of a special opportunity development zone with the creation of a high-tech industrial complex, we will attract bio companies and anchor enterprises," and added, "We will change the structure of the Geochang economy and restore the competitiveness of a small yet strong city."

Regarding youth policy, he said, "We cannot retain young people with simple subsidies," adding, "We will create a youth start-up fund to focus on nurturing startups in agriculture, tourism, and distribution, and provide young people with real jobs and opportunities."

In the welfare sector, he also pledged to establish a 'one-stop welfare network' connecting emergency medical care, integrated care, hospital accompaniment, and post-discharge management.

Candidate Cho emphasized, "Welfare is not charity, but a practical policy to protect the lives of county residents," adding, "We will create a county administration that stands by the people when they are in greatest need."

Lastly, Candidate Cho appealed for support, stating, "With the responsible power of the Democratic Party, I will secure a greater share for Geochang and make the lives of county residents more practical and meaningful," and promised, "Through a county administration centered on pragmatism and the economy, I will open a new era for Geochang."

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