Joo Kwang-deok, Namyangju Mayoral Candidate, and Byeollae Development Association
Sign Landmark Policy Agreement for "Traffic Revolution"

Candidate Joo Kwang-deok for Mayor of Namyangju City (People Power Party) and candidates for Namyangju City and provincial councilors signed a policy agreement with the Byeollae Development Association on May 14 to improve the traffic environment, the most pressing issue in the Byeollae-dong area, and officially launched their "traffic revolution" policy campaign.

Candidate Joo Kwangdeok for Mayor of Namyangju City. Provided by candidate Joo Kwangdeok

Candidate Joo Kwangdeok for Mayor of Namyangju City. Provided by candidate Joo Kwangdeok

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This agreement is part of candidate Joo Kwang-deok’s pledge to be a "true citizen candidate," demonstrating a strong commitment to respond to citizens’ calls with concrete policies and efforts on the ground. Candidate Joo and all candidates for metropolitan and local councilors in Namyangju pledged to make the resolution of Byeollae’s traffic issues a top priority.


The main points of the agreement include: ▲ Passing the preliminary feasibility study for the extension of the Byeollae Line to connect with the Jinjeop Line ▲ Reflecting the inclusion of Jungang Station in the basic plan for the Byeollae Line extension after the preliminary feasibility study passes (with simultaneous groundbreaking) ▲ Adjusting the train intervals on the Jinjeop Line (Seoul Subway Line 4) and resolving related issues in a reasonable manner.



Immediately after signing the policy agreement, candidate Joo pledged to respect the will of the citizens, reiterating his political philosophy that "politics begins with the citizens and is completed by the citizens." He emphasized, "Policies should not just stay on the desk but must reflect the inconveniences experienced by citizens in their actual daily lives," and added, "Together with the citizens, I will ensure the completion of the 'Byeollae Traffic Revolution,' which will transform the traffic environment and reshape the transportation map in Byeollae."

Candidate Joo Kwangduk for Mayor of Namyangju City (People Power Party) and candidates for the city and provincial council of Namyangju signed a policy agreement with the Byeollae Development Alliance on the 14th to improve the transportation environment, the biggest issue in the Byeollae-dong area, and began a full-fledged policy campaign for the "Transportation Revolution." Photo by Candidate Joo Kwangduk

Candidate Joo Kwangduk for Mayor of Namyangju City (People Power Party) and candidates for the city and provincial council of Namyangju signed a policy agreement with the Byeollae Development Alliance on the 14th to improve the transportation environment, the biggest issue in the Byeollae-dong area, and began a full-fledged policy campaign for the "Transportation Revolution." Photo by Candidate Joo Kwangduk

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Meanwhile, during his tenure as the 8th popularly elected mayor, Joo Kwang-deok attracted investment for a mega-sized general hospital with 1,000 beds, a 400-bed Namyangju Innovative Public Medical Center, and approximately 3.3 trillion won in corporate investments, including from Kakao.


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