Candidate Myungkeun Chung: "Uniting Hwaseong Through Sports... I Will Raise Civic Pride Even Higher"

Myungkeun Chung, Candidate for Mayor of Hwaseong, Meets with Local Athletes
Discusses Current Issues in Sports for All and Para-Sports... "Pushing for Practical Improvements"
"Hwaseong is the Youngest and Most Dynamic City... Sports Drive Urban Competitiveness"

Myungkeun Chung, candidate for Mayor of Hwaseong Special City, held a meeting with local athletes to discuss ways to invigorate sports for all and improve sports infrastructure, stating, "I will make Hwaseong a healthier and prouder city through sports."

Candidate Jeong Myeonggeun is holding a meeting with sportspeople from Hwaseong City on the 19th. Photo by Candidate Jeong Myeonggeun

On the 19th, Candidate Chung held a meeting with athletes in Hwaseong City, listening to the current issues in sports for all, para-sports, and elite sports, and sharing his vision for Hwaseong as a sports city.

This meeting was organized to collectively seek directions for the development of sports and sports for all in Hwaseong City, promote civic unity, and find solutions to current issues in the sports community.

On this day, Candidate Chung emphasized, "Sports are a vital force that bring energy, hope, unity, and harmony to citizens," adding, "A sports culture where everyone can participate and cheer together is what drives a city's competitiveness."

He continued, "Hwaseong is the youngest and most dynamic city," and said, "Through sports, I will ensure that citizens feel an even greater sense of pride in Hwaseong."

Candidate Chung also introduced Hwaseong City's sports policies. Hwaseong City was the first in the nation to enact the 'Sports Day Support Ordinance' to promote citizen participation in sports and is currently running policies such as offering discounts on sports facility usage fees on the fourth Saturday of every month.

He stated, "Ultimately, the goal is to create an environment where any citizen can naturally enjoy sports in everyday life," adding, "Sports play an important role not only in citizens' health, but also in revitalizing the city and restoring the community."

During the meeting, requests for improvements in various sports disciplines and facilities were voiced. Roller sports representatives requested a solution to the delayed relocation of their stadium, while para-sports representatives suggested the need to improve training facilities for billiards athletes with disabilities. Volleyball representatives also called for improvements to sports facilities and parking areas.

Candidate Chung responded, "The most important thing is to listen directly to voices from the field and address them," and pledged, "We will work together with the Sports Association, relevant agencies, and the Office of Education to come up with practical improvement measures."

There was also a proposal to hold a national walking event to promote sports for all. Participants suggested organizing a nationwide citizen-participation walking festival based on Hwaseong's excellent trekking environment and urban infrastructure, to which Candidate Chung said, "I will actively consider it."

Candidate Chung concluded, "My goal is to make Hwaseong a city where citizens feel, 'I'm glad to live in Hwaseong,' and 'I hope my children continue to live in Hwaseong,'" stating, "Through sports, I will make Hwaseong a healthier and prouder city."

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