"The Citizens Have Called Again"... Joo Kwangdeok Officially Announces Candidacy for Namyangju Mayor

Joo Kwangdeok, Namyangju Mayoral Candidate, Officially Announces Candidacy Registration
"As a True Citizen Candidate, I Will Look Only to the Citizens"

Joo Kwangdeok, candidate for mayor of Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (People Power Party), officially declared his candidacy on the 14th, stating, "As a true citizen candidate, I will look only to the citizens."

Joo Gwang-deok, candidate for mayor of Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province (People Power Party), officially declared his candidacy on the 14th, stating, "As a true citizen candidate, I will only look toward the citizens." Photo by Joo Gwang-deok

In his statement released that day, Joo explained the background of his registration, saying, "Many citizens who gathered in front of City Hall yesterday afternoon asked me to run again for the development of Namyangju," and added, "I deeply considered where the starting point and final destination of politics should be."

He further emphasized, "The beginning of politics is the citizens, and its completion is also the citizens," stressing, "The only people I should look to are the citizens of Namyangju." He made it clear that he would prioritize promises to the citizens and the future of Namyangju over internal party conflicts.

This candidate registration is seen as being influenced by the continued support from citizens and his support base. On May 13, citizens, party members, and supporters gathered in front of the city council to urge him to run, followed by the Namyangju City Hall public officials' labor union officially announcing their support for Joo on the morning of the 14th.

Joo described himself as a "true citizen candidate" and said, "The administration of Namyangju to complete a future-oriented self-sufficient city must not come to a halt," adding, "In the face of the citizens' earnest call, I could no longer hesitate."

Additionally, Joo stated that the call for renewal directed at the party leadership remains valid, but he declared that he would seek the solution through 'victory on the ground.' He said, "My belief that the People Power Party must move toward greater unity and responsible change has not changed," and expressed his strong determination, saying, "Now, on the campaign trail, I will prove my loyalty to change and unity within the party through the victory of Namyangju citizens."

Joo Kwangdeok, candidate for mayor of Namyangju City, Gyeonggi Province (People Power Party), officially announced his candidacy on the 14th, stating, "I will be a true citizen candidate who looks only to the citizens." Photo by Joo Kwangdeok

In conclusion, Joo said, "The citizens of Namyangju have called upon me once again," and added, "I will accept that call with a sense of heavy responsibility and move forward looking only to the citizens."

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