Candidate Jeong Myungkeun Holds First Intensive Weekend Rally... Moves to Win Buddhist Support at Yongjusa Buddha's Birthday Ceremony

Myungkeun Jeong, Hwaseong Mayoral Candidate, Holds Intensive Campaign at Dongtan Lake Park
Visits Yongjusa, Suwalsa, and Yonghwasa Temples in Celebration of Buddha's Birthday
"Completing the 30-Minute Commute Era with the Hwaseong Circular Railway and Internal Expressways"

Myungkeun Jeong, the Democratic Party's candidate for Mayor of Hwaseong Special City, focused his efforts on winning voters' hearts by holding an intensive weekend campaign rally in Dongtan New Town and visiting local temples.

Candidate Jung Myunggeun is holding the first intensive weekend campaign rally on the 24th at Hosu Park in Dongtan New Town. Photo by Candidate Jung Myunggeun

On May 24, Candidate Jeong held his first intensive weekend campaign rally at Lake Park in Dongtan New Town, pledging, "To usher in the '30-Minute Commute Era' for Hwaseong citizens, I will vigorously pursue the construction of the Hwaseong Circular Railway alongside an internal looped private expressway." He added, "Through this, we will organically connect the western and southern areas with Dongtan at the center and achieve joint development."

The 'Hwaseong Circular Railway,' one of Jeong's five core pledges, is being seriously considered as a loop line connecting Byeongjeom Station (Line 1) - Bongdam (Shinbundang Line) - Namyang - Hyangnam (Seohae Line) - and back to Dongtan, in line with the Dongtan Tram's connection to Byeongjeom Station.

In addition, if the three internal looped private expressways currently under development—Dongtan~Maesong, Namyang~Hyangnam, and Hyangnam~Dongtan—are combined, a so-called "dual transport network" where railways and roads create synergy will be established. As a result, all areas of Hwaseong are expected to become accessible within 30 minutes.

During the rally, Jeong, together with local provincial and city council candidates, appealed for support, saying, "To ensure that Dongtan, the youngest and most dynamic area in Korea, continues to move forward, we need the wise choices of our citizens." He further emphasized, "I will dramatically improve the inconveniences of commuting and access to Seoul, making Dongtan the most livable city in Korea."

He also stated, "Dongtan is set to become a hub for cutting-edge future industries such as semiconductors, AI (artificial intelligence), future mobility, and aerospace," adding, "I will firmly establish the foundation of Hwaseong Special City so that our children can seize world-class opportunities and realize their dreams here."

Candidate Jeong said, "I will create a city filled with the laughter of children, a city where everyone wants to live and move to," and appealed, "Dear citizens of Dongtan, please support us so that Hwaseong's future keeps progressing."

Candidate Jung Myunggeun is attending the Buddha’s Birthday celebration ceremony held on the 24th at Yongjusa Temple, the main temple of the 2nd district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, led by Chief Priest Seonghyo. Photo by Candidate Jung Myunggeun

Earlier that morning, Candidate Jeong attended the Buddha's Birthday celebration ceremony held at Yongjusa Temple, the main temple of the 2nd district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism (Chief Monk Seonghyo), marking the 2570th Buddha's Birthday. There, he offered lanterns and participated in the ritual of bathing the Buddha, reflecting together with citizens on the spirit of Buddha's compassion and peace.

Afterward, Candidate Jeong visited Suwalsa Temple in Bongdam-eup and Yonghwasa Temple in Geumgok-dong, Dongtan, where he met with monks and devotees. He pledged, "As Hwaseong has grown into a special city of 1.07 million residents, I will do my utmost to ensure it develops into a city of greater warmth and hope, where compassion, understanding, and consideration—just as Buddha taught—come together."

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