Byung-hoon Lee: "I Will Lead Jeonnam-Gwangju Integration Through Balanced Development"

Byung-hoon Lee, a pre-candidate running for the integrated special mayoral election of Jeonnam and Gwangju, has officially launched his campaign by holding the opening ceremony of his election office.

On the 7th, Lee held the opening ceremony at his campaign office. The event was attended by Governor Kim Yungrok, Mayor Kang Gijung, Assemblymen Min Hyungbae, Shin Jeonghun, and Jo Incheol, district chiefs Kim Ikang, Kim Byungnae, and Park Byunggyu, local election candidates, and citizens.

Candidate Lee Byunghun is delivering a greeting to attendees at the campaign office opening ceremony on the 7th.

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In his greeting, Lee discussed the role of the integrated mayor following the launch of the integrated special city. He stated, "The integrated mayor must work in close cooperation with the central government to secure the necessary systems and fiscal resources, and must lead balanced development to ensure that neither Jeonnam nor Gwangju is left behind."

He added, "Integration presents a significant opportunity, but it also comes with responsibility and risk," emphasizing, "It is important to select a leader who can guide the new era of integration."

Regarding conflicts between regions, he said, "Divisive approaches such as labeling someone as a 'Gwangju person' or a 'Jeonnam person' are not desirable in the process of selecting the integrated mayor," and requested, "Please focus on who is best suited to lead the era of integration."

On the election process, Lee stated, "Rather than slandering opponents, the election should be a competition of policies and visions," adding, "I, too, will focus on sharing my vision and administrative experience with citizens, rather than attacking my opponents."

Lee Byung-hoon, a preliminary candidate running for the integrated special mayoral election of Jeonnam and Gwangju, is taking a commemorative photo with attendees at the opening ceremony of his election office on the 7th.

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Regarding the debate over the location of the main office of the integrated city, he said, "We can achieve balanced operation by utilizing existing administrative facilities such as the Gwangju city hall, the Muan provincial government building, and the Eastern Government Complex," stressing, "Rather than competing over the main office location, we should focus on mutual growth and balanced development of Jeonnam and Gwangju."

Lee reiterated, "The future of Jeonnam and Gwangju depends on the choice of the citizens," and urged, "Please determine who is most qualified to lead the era of integration."

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