Daegu Mayor Choo Kyung-ho Vows to Build a City Where Young People Return for Jobs at Inauguration Ceremony

Operation of Roundtable Meetings with Civil Society Participation
Complete Eradication of Authoritarianism in Public Administration

At the inauguration ceremony held on July 1, Daegu Mayor Choo Kyung-ho declared "Change and Growth, a Better Tomorrow" as his municipal vision. To achieve this, he presented five key action goals: a comprehensive economic overhaul to lead the future, cultural happiness accessible to everyone, transformative spatial innovation for daily life, safety and welfare that protect all citizens, and empathetic governance in partnership with the public.

In his inaugural address, Mayor Choo stated, "I will willingly bear the heavy responsibility entrusted to me by the citizens. I will work with you to build a great Daegu that charges ahead once again." He continued, "True to its name, Daegu has been a great hill for Korea. During times of national turmoil, it served as a pillar of support; when the country advanced, Daegu was the first to clear the way. Even in the journey of industrialization that rose from the ruins of war, Daegu always took the lead."

Daegu Mayor Choo Kyung-ho is taking the oath ahead of the inauguration ceremony.

Mayor Choo added, "Daegu has never hesitated in the face of change and has grown through challenge. Now, it is time to channel that strength to create a new future. We will build a city where young people are offered exciting opportunities, where companies have a stage for unrestrained growth, and where everyone—from children to seniors—can enjoy safety, leisure, and cultural richness in both life and space."

He continued, "The top priority for Daegu's municipal administration is the 'economy.' We will fundamentally transform Daegu's economic landscape, fostering an environment where companies continue to invest and innovate, and where young people return in search of jobs. New opportunities will be constantly created. From the outset of my term, I will activate an Emergency Economic Response Meeting to closely monitor and support the livelihood of our citizens."

Mayor Choo also announced plans to establish a K-Culture Cluster centered on the National Musical Complex and the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art at the former site of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Government. He further explained that a special advisor for youth affairs will be appointed directly under the mayor's office.

He then emphasized that the administrative integration of Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province is a vital strategy for survival and advancement, pledging to push ahead steadfastly to achieve integration by 2028. He also described the upcoming TK New Airport, which will serve as the central hub of this integration, as a cutting-edge logistics hub responsible for 25% of Korea's air freight and a key base for national security. Mayor Choo stated he would pursue legislative amendments and other measures to quickly designate the construction of TK New Airport as a "nationally led project."

Mayor Choo concluded by expressing his commitment to operate roundtable meetings involving citizens, the media, academia, and the business community. He also pledged to thoroughly eradicate any lingering authoritarian practices within the public sector.

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