Meeting with Representative Heo Jongsik; Requests for Legislative and Budgetary Support at the National Assembly Level
Democratic Party Pledges Active Support; Expectations Rise for Geochang as an Energy Self-Sufficient City

On May 11, Choi Changyeol, candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea, met with Representative Heo Jongsik, who visited Geochang, to discuss the future direction of energy policy and regional development strategies for Geochang County. He also visited the Geochang traditional market to listen to voices from the local community.


During the meeting with Representative Heo, Candidate Choi emphasized, "Renewable energy is a new growth engine for the Geochang economy and a key to future industrial competitiveness," adding, "To prepare for the next 100 years of Geochang, it is essential to transform the structure of the energy industry."


[Photo by Choi Changyeol, Candidate's Election Office] Left: Candidate Choi Changyeol, Right: Congressman Heo Jongsik

[Photo by Choi Changyeol, Candidate's Election Office] Left: Candidate Choi Changyeol, Right: Congressman Heo Jongsik

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As his main pledges, Candidate Choi proposed attracting an 'RE100-dedicated industrial complex' based on renewable energy, creating 'Sunlight Income Villages' as a resident-participatory profit model, and generating resident income through a sunlight pension scheme. He requested legislative and budgetary support at the National Assembly level for these initiatives.


In response, Representative Heo Jongsik stated, "The energy policies proposed by Candidate Choi are a future-oriented model that can address both regional extinction and the climate crisis. The National Assembly and the Democratic Party will actively support Geochang's growth as an energy self-sufficient city."


The two also exchanged views on measures to revitalize the local economy, create jobs for young people, and establish a sustainable industrial base.


Candidate Choi Changyeol remarked, "What matters more than presenting policies is actual execution," and pledged, "Based on a cooperative network with central political circles, I will ensure that Geochang's future strategic projects are fully realized."



Meanwhile, Representative Heo's visit to Geochang was seen as an opportunity to reaffirm the central political community's commitment to supporting the development of the local energy industry and future growth strategies.


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