Korea Federation of Trade Unions Gyeonggi Northeast Branch Declares Support for Namyangju Mayor Candidate Joo Gwangdeok

"Joo Gwangdeok: The Right Candidate to Respect Labor Values and Listen to Voices on the Ground"

Following the Gyeonggi Disabled Parents Solidarity, the Korea Federation of Trade Unions Joins In

A Wave of Endorsements from Various Sectors of Society Continues

On the 19th, the Korea Federation of Trade Unions Gyeonggi Northeast Branch declared its support for Joo Gwangdeok, the People Power Party candidate for Mayor of Namyangju City.

On the 19th, the Korea Federation of Trade Unions Gyeonggi Northeast Branch announced its support for Joo Kwangduck, the People Power Party candidate for Mayor of Namyangju City. Photo provided by candidate Joo Kwangduck

The Korea Federation of Trade Unions Gyeonggi Northeast Branch stated, "Candidate Joo Gwangdeok has always listened to the voices of workers on site, taking the initiative to consider and resolve their concerns as if they were his own. We know well that he is not a politician who relies solely on words, but someone who has proven himself through action, sweating alongside us."

The Korea Federation of Trade Unions Gyeonggi Northeast Branch further explained that they support Joo Gwangdeok for three reasons: first, he is a mayor who respects the value of labor; second, he possesses leadership rooted in communication and integration; and third, he is an expert with strong drive to lead Namyangju’s advancement.

Notably, following the Gyeonggi Disabled Parents Solidarity's policy agreement and declaration of support the previous day, a wave of support from various sectors of society has become a topic of conversation. Despite the dominant ruling party, key labor, welfare, and social organizations in the Namyangju area are rapidly rallying behind Joo Gwangdeok. It is assessed that citizens are resonating with and supporting his sincere, field-oriented approach to municipal administration.

Joo Gwangdeok pledged, "I will always listen to the voices on the ground with greater humility," adding, "I will devote all my efforts to creating a reliable and warm welfare city in Namyangju where workers feel fulfilled and the socially vulnerable are not marginalized, in order to reciprocate the support I have received."

The Gyeonggi Province Parents of Disabled Persons Association signed a policy agreement with candidate Joo Kwang-deok on the 18th and declared their support. Photo by Candidate Joo Kwang-deok

Meanwhile, Joo Gwangdeok and the Gyeonggi Disabled Parents Solidarity signed a policy agreement outlining concrete measures: guaranteeing the right to independent living for people with developmental disabilities in the local community and introducing customized housing services; expanding lifelong education infrastructure and daytime activity services for people with developmental disabilities; creating customized public jobs focused on the rights of people with severe disabilities; strengthening support systems for families of persons with disabilities (including respite and counseling); and expanding early intervention and developmental support services during early childhood.

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