[6.3 Election] Jeong Inhwa Vows to Make Gwangyang the Premier Future City on the Southern Coast

“Strong Democratic Party Leadership Needed”
Jeong Inhwa Appeals for Support

Jeong Inhwa, the Democratic Party candidate for Mayor of Gwangyang, held his first intensive joint campaign rally at Gwangyang-eup 5 Day Market (in front of the Gwangyang-eupnei Police Substation) at 9:30 a.m. on the 21st, officially launching the full-fledged campaign for victory in the general election.

This intensive rally carries significant meaning as the first official campaign event that symbolically links Gwangyang’s future development with the success of the government, based on the Democratic Party’s “One Team” system and the core message: “Jeong Inhwa is the Gwangyang Mayor under the Lee Jae-myung administration.”

Candidate Jung Inhwa launched the first intensive joint campaign rally at Gwangyang-eup 5-day Market (in front of the Gwangyang-eup District Police Station), officially kicking off the election campaign. Provided by Candidate Jung Inhwa's campaign team

The rally was attended by candidate Jeong Inhwa, National Assembly member Kwon Hyangyeop, city and provincial council candidates from the Democratic Party, the election campaign committee, party members, and supporters, all pledging their determination to secure victory in Gwangyang.

During the rally, Jeong Inhwa directly explained to citizens the achievements of the past four years and presented his vision for the future in the 9th popularly elected term.

He especially highlighted the changes in Gwangyang, including being the only city in Gwangju and Jeonnam with population growth for four consecutive years, attracting 6.9 trillion won in investments, selection as a hydrogen pilot city, and building the foundation for future advanced industries. He stated, “The growth of Gwangyang must never stop.”

He also presented his vision to “make Gwangyang the premier future city on the southern coast of Korea” through strategies focused on future advanced industries such as semiconductors, secondary batteries, hydrogen, AI, and smart ports, as well as pledges for youth, welfare, tourism, and agriculture.

At this rally, representatives of youth, small business owners, and citizens also voiced their support, and participants reaffirmed their determination to secure victory in the general election and their resolve to protect Gwangyang’s future through the power of the Democratic Party’s One Team and its citizens.

In his rally speech, National Assembly member Kwon Hyangyeop said, “This election is extremely important as it is about overcoming rebellion and restoring democracy,” adding, “The Democratic Party must win for the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration and the normalization of the nation.”

He continued, “Gwangyang’s future industries and national projects cannot be accomplished by the city alone. The National Assembly, central government, and local governments must work together as one, with the Democratic Party’s One Team at the center.”

Jeong Inhwa, the mayoral candidate for Gwangyang, emphasized, “This election is not merely a local election, but an important choice that will determine Gwangyang’s future,” adding, “A strong Democratic Party mayor is needed to connect Gwangyang’s industries, budget, and future strategies in cooperation with the Lee Jae-myung administration.”

He further stated, “Gwangyang is now at a critical juncture where it must overcome the crisis in steel and port industries and leap forward as a new future industrial city. Gwangyang has no time for practice. With a determination not just to begin, but to complete, I will achieve victory together with the citizens.”

Meanwhile, candidate Jeong Inhwa plans to continue with intensive rallies in towns and districts as well as visits to sites critical to people’s livelihoods, engaging in full-scale election activities to communicate directly with citizens.

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