Jungnang District Mayor Candidate Ryu Kyung-gi Vows to Deliver Definite Results for Progress

Opening Ceremony Held at Campaign Office on May 14
Ryu Launches Bid for Third Term

Ryu Kyung-gi, the Democratic Party candidate for mayor of Jungnang District, held an opening ceremony at his campaign office located at Mangwoo Station Intersection at 3 p.m. on May 14, officially kicking off his campaign for the June 3 local elections. Ryu’s camp announced on May 15 that approximately 1,500 people attended the ceremony.

Ryu Kyunggi, Democratic Party of Korea candidate for Jungnang District Mayor, waves to supporters at the opening ceremony on the 14th. Courtesy of the election campaign office.

During the event, Ryu expressed his gratitude for the support he has received over the past eight years and unveiled his vision for the 9th popularly elected term. He stated, "After diligently sowing the seeds and nurturing the flowers during the 7th and 8th terms, it is now time to reap tangible results," adding, "I will dedicate all my efforts as a three-term mayor to ensure unceasing progress in Jungnang."

Ryu’s camp highlighted several achievements, such as raising Jungnang District’s budget to the 1 trillion won era since 2023—placing it in the top six among Seoul’s autonomous districts. They also cited being number one among Seoul districts in both the number of residential development projects and total development area (with 27 sites in progress); ranking third in Seoul for education support funding and increasing admission rates to Seoul-area universities; passing the preliminary feasibility study for the Myeonmok Line urban railway; promoting the relocation of the SH Corporation headquarters; expanding the number of public libraries to 79; and earning the highest "SA" grade for six consecutive years in the Manifesto Pledge Implementation Assessment.

On the topic of resident engagement, they pointed to 301 sessions of the "Jungnang Masil" community meetings, 177 early morning cleaning events, and the operation of a direct text messaging system with the district mayor. They also mentioned the launch of the "Jungnang Companion Love Net," the creation of the Bonghwasan Onggi Cultural Square, and efforts to establish Mangwoo Historical and Cultural Park as a local landmark. Ryu remarked, "Although we have accomplished countless things together with Jungnang residents, there is still much more to be done to achieve our goals."

Key pledges for the 9th term include achieving the highest level of education support funding among all districts, commencing construction of the Myeonmok Line light rail and completing the GTX-B rail line, creating waterfront parks by undergrounding the Eastern Arterial Road, accelerating residential environment improvements, expanding cultural and sports facilities, increasing job opportunities and support for senior citizens and senior centers, and pursuing national urban park status for Mangwoo Historical and Cultural Park.

Meanwhile, Ryu received the Democratic Party’s sole nomination and, after registering as a preliminary candidate on May 11, is actively campaigning with on-site activities such as greeting commuters on their way to work.

Supporters at the opening ceremony. Provided by the election camp.

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