Lee Donghwan Vows to Judge Democratic Party's Legislative Dictatorship and City Administration Obstruction... Pledges Leap Toward a Self-Sufficient City

Opening Fire on the Democratic Party at the Launch Event

Over 300 Supporters Gather

Determined to Win Amid Fiery Enthusiasm

Lee Donghwan, the People Power Party's candidate for Mayor of Goyang, held the "People Power Party Goyang City Candidates Joint Launch Ceremony" at Hwajeong Station Plaza on the 21st, officially embarking on his election campaign.

Candidate Lee Donghwan for Mayor of Goyang held the "United Launch Ceremony of People Power Party Goyang City Candidates" at Hwajeong Station Plaza on the 21st, marking the official start of his election campaign. Photo by Candidate Lee Donghwan

Despite the intermittent rain, more than 300 voters, supporters, and campaign staff members stayed at the site, responding to Lee Donghwan and the People Power Party candidates with enthusiastic applause and cheers. The one-hour launch event served as an occasion to reaffirm their determination to win the June 3 local elections.

In his campaign kickoff speech, Lee Donghwan addressed the current grave economic situation and sharply criticized the Democratic Party and the government. He pointed out the economic crisis facing South Korea, stating, "Due to high oil prices, high exchange rates, and soaring inflation, young people are losing job opportunities, and small business owners are being pushed to the brink."

Lee strongly condemned what he described as the Democratic Party's "legislative dictatorship" amid such a crisis. He asserted, "The forced passage of the Yellow Envelope Act threatens the survival of businesses, and the introduction of special bills to dismiss indictments has nearly turned the country into a 'nation of criminals' where those accused of crimes shake the very foundation of the nation." He especially criticized attempts to pursue long-term dictatorship through constitutional revision as actions that undermine the core of a liberal democracy, emphasizing that the June 3 election will be a judgment day that determines the fate of both South Korea and Goyang City.

Building on the achievements of the past four years, Lee Donghwan presented a vision to transform Goyang City into a "self-sufficient economic hub." He stated, "It is now time to see the seeds of change sown over the past four years—such as the designation of a free economic zone, attracting large corporations, and expanding the transportation network—begin to blossom." He appealed for overwhelming support for himself and the highly capable People Power Party candidates who will drive a powerful economic engine for the city, rather than those who hinder city administration.

During the launch event, Kang June, candidate for the Gyeonggi-do Provincial Assembly, read the pledge of victory on behalf of the candidates, promising to realize a responsible public service sector, uphold conservative values focused on people's livelihoods, ensure policy competition beyond division, and break with outdated practices.

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Lee Donghwan and the People Power Party candidates pledged, "We will not stop for even a single moment until election day, working solely with the citizens of Goyang in mind," and chanted the slogan, "Only Goyang, Only the Citizens, Back to the People Power Party."

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