Kim Boo-kyum's Campaign Strikes Back at Park Geun-hye's Campaign Appearance: "Will Conservative Unity Revive Daegu's Economy?"

Former President Park Geun-hye Visits Chilseong Market with Candidate Choo Kyung-ho

On May 23, the campaign team for Kim Boo-kyum, the Democratic Party candidate for Daegu mayor, responded to former President Park Geun-hye's participation in a campaign rally in support of Choo Kyung-ho, the People Power Party's candidate for Daegu mayor, by asking, "Do you really believe that Daegu's economy will recover simply because the conservatives unite?"

On the morning of the first official campaign day for the June 3 local elections, June 21, Kim Boo-kyum, the Democratic Party candidate for Daegu mayor, is shaking hands with campaign workers at Beomeo Intersection in Daegu. Photo by Yonhap News

Baek Soo-beom, spokesperson for the campaign, stated in a press release that day, "Above all, former President Park's support for candidate Choo Kyung-ho reflects Choo's sense of crisis," and added, "Up until now, Choo's only election strategy has been 'conservative unity,' but as even that hasn't gone smoothly, it appears he has called on former President Park to come to his rescue."

He went on to say, "Citizens of Daegu are now asking both of us candidates whether we can revive the local economy and how we can create job opportunities for young people." He continued, "Does candidate Choo really believe that uniting the conservatives will bring Daegu's economy back to life? Does he think that simply protecting the heart of conservatism will create jobs so young people no longer have to leave Daegu?"

Spokesperson Baek also stated that there is no change in their commitment to run the election focused on Daegu's future. He added, "The Kim Boo-kyum Hope Camp will continue to firmly uphold its current campaign direction going forward."

Earlier, former President Park visited Chilseong Market in Daegu with candidate Choo and others. After spending 30 minutes at the market, she met with reporters and said, "I heard that many people wanted to see me," and continued, "It's been a long time since I visited Chilseong Market, and while I was grateful for the warm welcome, I also felt sorry." She added, "Since I heard the economy is not doing well, I wanted to offer at least some comfort," and, "Since candidate Choo came with me and is well aware of the difficult economic situation, I believe he will come up with good policies."

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