"Choosing Citizens Over Power"... Jo Kyuil Holds Kick-Off Rally at Free Market

"The Right Candidate to Continue Jinju's Transformation"
Emphasizing Administrative Continuity

"I Will Focus Solely on Citizens' Happiness and Regional Development"

Jo Kyuil, the citizen candidate for mayor of Jinju, held a kick-off rally at Jinju Free Market on the 21st and officially launched his election campaign.

At the kick-off rally held at Jinju Free Market at 10 a.m. that day, Jo stated, "With the power of the citizens, I will surely achieve victory and create a just Jinju where fairness and common sense prevail."

Regarding his choice of Jinju Free Market as the rally location, Jo explained, "Jinju needs freedom from outdated political shackles, authoritarian party politics, and unfair and deceptive practices. I am here to protect Jinju, where citizens have the freedom to directly choose their local leader, and where fairness and common sense are alive."

[Photo by Jo Kyuil Campaign Office] Jo Kyuil, candidate for mayor of Jinju, held a kickoff rally at Jinju Free Market on the 21st and officially launched his election campaign.

He highlighted the key accomplishments of Jinju City during the 7th and 8th popularly elected administrations, including the expansion of living infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and parks; selection as a Cultural City of Korea; being elected as a UNESCO Creative City chair city; winning the Child-Friendly City Award for six consecutive years; receiving the Korea City Grand Prize for five consecutive years; and achieving the highest grade in public institution integrity. He stressed, "These achievements are the result of working together with the citizens."

He also commented on the candidate nomination process by the People Power Party’s South Gyeongsang Provincial Chapter, stating, "I was excluded from the primary without any explanation and was not even given an opportunity to clarify my position," and argued, "This is not a personal issue, but an irrational decision that undermined the citizens' right to political choice and their pride."

He continued, "I chose to stand with the citizens rather than seek power," adding, "Running as an independent is a decision to restore normalcy and to fully carry out my responsibilities to the citizens."

Jo further emphasized the importance of continuity in city administration, stating, "Administration is not an experiment, but a field that requires proven experience and responsible leadership."

On this day, Jo presented his main campaign pledges, which include: fostering the aerospace and advanced AI industries; designating specialized districts in the old downtown area and relocating some city hall departments; supporting meal costs for infants and dishwashing expenses for daycare centers; expanding park golf courses and smart bus stops; strengthening cultural tourism content focused on Namgang River and Jinju Fortress; promoting the integration of Sacheon and Jinju; attracting more than 10 public institutions; and responding to the division and relocation of LH.

Jo stated, "This election is an important one that will decide whether Jinju continues to change or brings that change to a halt," adding, "Regardless of political gains or losses, I will focus solely on the happiness of the citizens and the development of the region."

He concluded by appealing for support, saying, "I will prepare for Jinju’s future by focusing only on the citizens, not on power, and I will build a prosperous Jinju that leads the era of aerospace."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.