Democratic Party Siheung Candidates Vow to Achieve Lee Jaemyung Administration's Success and Complete Siheung as a 'One-Team'

Rejecting Slander, Competing with Competence...

Joint Declaration for a “Clean and Policy-Centered Election”

Jo Jeongsik: “Special Committee on Constitutional Revision to Be Formed This Fall”

Im Byeongtaek: “Uninterrupted Completion of Siheung’s Development”

The Democratic Party candidates for the local election in Siheung have vowed victory by putting the "One-Team" spirit at the forefront ahead of the official start of the campaign. They are rallying support around the key goals of ensuring the success of the Lee Jaemyung administration and completing the development of Siheung.

Democratic Party of Korea local election candidates in Siheung held a joint press conference on the 19th at the Siheung City Hall Global Center and announced a "Joint Declaration for a Clean and Policy-Focused Election," promising fair competition and policy-centered elections. Congressman Jo Jung-sik (left) and Im Byung-taek, the confirmed mayoral candidate of Siheung elected without opposition. Photo by Lee Jonggu

On the 19th, the Democratic Party candidates for the Siheung City local election held a joint press conference at the Siheung City Hall Global Center and announced the "Clean and Policy Election Joint Declaration," pledging fair competition and a policy-centered election.

At the press conference, the candidates stated, "This local election is a critical turning point that will determine the fate of the Republic of Korea and the future of Siheung." They continued, "We will approach this election with a solemn determination to subject ourselves to the rigorous scrutiny of our citizens."

In particular, they declared, "We will become the strongest local government leading the success of the Lee Jaemyung administration," and added, "The Siheung One-Team of the Democratic Party will be at the forefront to ensure that the Lee Jaemyung administration's practical, livelihood-focused governance can take root in Siheung quickly and accurately." Their aim is to create what they call the "Siheung Model" for government operations, where central and local governments work in perfect harmony.

Jo Jeongsik, a six-term lawmaker representing Siheung-eul and recently elected as the National Assembly Speaker candidate for the second half of the 22nd National Assembly, also attended the press conference to show his support.

Speaker candidate Jo stated, "Thanks to the overwhelming support of Siheung citizens, I have the honor of becoming the first-ever National Assembly Speaker candidate from Siheung." He added, "Siheung is undergoing a dramatic transformation into a leading city in the Seoul metropolitan area through its designation as a national strategic advanced industry bio-specialized complex and the construction of the Wolpaseon and Shinansanseon railway networks. Even if I become Speaker of the National Assembly, my original commitment and love for Siheung will never change."

Speaker candidate Jo also outlined a roadmap for constitutional amendment at the National Assembly level. He said, "We will form a special committee on constitutional revision, including the inclusion of the May 18 spirit in the preamble to the Constitution, and actively push for constitutional reform." He continued, "The year 2027 marks the 40th anniversary of the 1987 constitutional system, making now the optimal time for revision. Once the Speaker's duties begin, I will immediately activate the special committee and work to introduce the constitutional amendment within the second half of this year."

Meanwhile, Im Byeongtaek, the Siheung mayoral candidate who has secured an unopposed victory—the first of its kind in the metropolitan area—said, "This unopposed election victory is a solemn mandate and will from the citizens that Siheung's future must be completed without interruption through the unified strength of the Lee Jaemyung administration." He pledged, "I will do my utmost and work even harder to meet the expectations of the citizens."

The Democratic Party candidates for the Siheung City June 3 local elections declared a 'clean and policy-based election' and took a commemorative group photo. Photo by Jonggu Lee

Lastly, the Democratic Party candidates in Siheung expressed a strong determination to thoroughly reject chronic negativity and slander during the election process.

The candidates emphasized, "We will eliminate outdated political practices that muddy the election with slander and distortion against opponents, and strictly adhere to laws and principles." They added, "Ultimately, the standard for citizens' choice should be 'who is more capable.' Instead of political attacks, we will seek fair evaluation based on practical policies for citizens' livelihoods and proven competence."

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