Jang Donghyuk: "How Can Kim Boo-kyum Be in Daegu, the Heart of Conservatism?... Daegu Will Stand with Choo"

"Kim Boo-kyum Is Just an Advocate,
Choo Kyungho Is the Real Economic Mayor"

On May 3, Jang Donghyuk, leader of the People Power Party, stated, "At a time when the Republic of Korea has lost its direction and its system is under threat, how can Daegu, the heart of conservatism, accept Kim Boo-kyum? Should someone like this make a nest in Daegu?" He added, "Daegu will defend liberal democracy and the Republic of Korea together with Choo Kyungho, the People Power Party's mayoral candidate for Daegu."

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Jang attended the opening ceremony of Choo Kyungho's campaign office for Daegu mayor on this day and said, "Today, I checked the criminal record report for Kim Boo-kyum, the Democratic Party's candidate for Daegu mayor, at the National Election Commission, and confirmed that he had received a one-year prison sentence and a two-year probation for violating the National Security Act."

Jang also appeared to consider the conflicts that occurred during the party's primary for Daegu mayor, saying, "As the party leader, I would like to take this opportunity to apologize to Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Joo Ho-young for any hurt or pain caused, as he has steadfastly defended both Daegu and our party." He continued, "With the same love for Daegu and conservatism, I ask that we unite our strength for this election, and I believe you will do so."

Jang went on to say, "On September 25 last year, there was a verdict in the National Intelligence Service spy ring case involving the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions. According to the directive mentioned in the verdict, the prosecution must be dismantled for prosecutorial reform, the Public Official Election Act must be amended, the Itaewon disaster must be used to carry out a campaign for government resignation, and measures must be taken to boost the morale of the KCTU." He added, "According to that directive, under the Lee Jaemyung administration, the prosecution was dismantled, there was a campaign for government resignation at the time of the Itaewon disaster, and the Yellow Envelope Act was passed."

He further stated, "The left is now insisting on abolishing the National Security Act, which is the last bastion, and they are even proposing a special investigation to drop the charges against President Lee Jaemyung. This will ultimately lead to amending the constitution for socialist purposes to extend the presidential term." He emphasized, "Should Daegu become a branch office for the Lee Jaemyung administration, which is destroying the constitutional order of the Republic of Korea? Daegu, the heart of conservatism, must protect the Republic of Korea."

Jang also criticized Kim's candidacy, saying, "Someone who left Daegu suddenly claims he will develop Daegu." He continued, "Regarding the special law on administrative integration of Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province, the Democratic Party and Lee Jaemyung deceived the public. Jeon Jae-soo, the Democratic Party's candidate for Busan mayor, promised to pass the special law for Busan's development, but after one word from the President, he abandoned it, which shows it was a lie."

Regarding Choo Kyungho, Jang stated, "Choo Kyungho was at the center of overcoming Korea's economic crisis. His ability to manage the nation and his administrative skills have already been proven through his service as Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Minister of Economy and Finance. His political leadership as floor leader has also been verified. His greatest strength is sincerity." He added, "It is not Kim Boo-kyum, who merely appeals as an economic mayor, but the real economic mayor, Choo Kyungho, who will change Daegu."

Jang concluded, "This election is not simply about selecting a mayor, but about defending liberal democracy and protecting future generations. With the spirit of Choo Kyungho, let us ignite a passionate flame in Daegu to defend the Republic of Korea."

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