Sehwan Bang Registers as Gwangju Mayoral Candidate: "Uninterrupted Progress for Gwangju, Completion Is Certain"

Sehwan Bang, Candidate for Mayor of Gwangju City, Gyeonggi Province

Presents Core Pledges: Six Major Railway Networks, a Self-Sufficient City of 500,000, and Welfare for Three Generations

Bang: "Secured Record-High National and Provincial Funds to Lay the Foundation for Gwangju's Growth"

Sehwan Bang, who is seeking re-election as Mayor of Gwangju City, Gyeonggi Province, completed his candidate registration on May 14 and officially entered the election race. Bang defined this election as "an election of responsibility to complete the changes achieved together with citizens over the past four years," and presented the following core visions: ▲ transportation innovation through the establishment of six major railway networks ▲ completion of the foundation for a self-sufficient city with a population of 500,000 ▲ full-scale implementation of the Great Gyeongan Stream Project ▲ realization of a welfare city where three generations can live happily.

Candidate Sehyun Bang for Mayor of Gwangju City, Gyeonggi Province. Courtesy of candidate Sehyun Bang

During the four years of the 8th popularly elected administration, Bang secured a record-high 260 billion won in national and provincial government funds, ushering in the "era of a 2-trillion-won budget." He is credited with not only attracting the World Clarinet Conference and the Gyeonggi Provincial Sports Festival, but also hosting them as record-breaking events, thereby elevating Gwangju's external competitiveness and urban brand value.

Bang pledged to resolve the transportation issues most keenly felt by citizens by ensuring the smooth implementation of the 'six major railway projects,' including the early commencement of the Suseo-Gwangju double-track railway, expansion of the GTX-D line, expansion of the GTX metropolitan express network, extension of the Wirye-Samdong Line, extension of the Gyeonggang Line, and promotion of the Pangyo-Opo Line.

He also promised "three generations of happiness-oriented welfare" that covers everyone from children to seniors, including the establishment of a children's safety experience center, support for entrance celebration funds for elementary school students, public transportation fare assistance for seniors aged 70 and over, and the construction of welfare and veterans' centers for the elderly. He also proposed support for jobs and housing for young people and newlyweds.

Bang stated, "I am a candidate who has directly managed city administration over the past four years, experiencing both achievements and limitations," and emphasized, "What Gwangju needs now is not experimentation, but proven experience, execution, and uninterrupted progress."

He added, "Gwangju is ready to make a greater leap forward," and declared, "Together with our citizens, I will complete the self-sufficient city of Gwangju with 500,000 residents and infinite potential. I will take responsibility until the end and make it happen without fail."

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