Daegu Mayor-elect Choo Kyung-ho to consider rival candidates' pledges for city policy

Daegu Mayor-elect Choo Kyung-ho has pledged to consider and potentially adopt campaign promises made by his opponents, signaling a collaborative approach to governing the South Korean city. Choo stated his intention to meticulously review pledges from other candidates, recognizing them as valuable contributions to Daegu's development, and integrate necessary elements into the new administration's policy agenda.

"We will prepare realistic implementation plans for key issues by gathering the voices of the field and citizens, and the wisdom of experts in policy fields," Choo announced on March 15. He further elaborated that promises made by candidates like Kim Boo-kyum of the Democratic Party and Lee Su-chan of the Reform Party, which were aimed at Daegu's advancement, would be carefully examined. Specific proposals such as the establishment of a Daegu Tourism Enterprise Support Center and the rebuilding of Daegu's global city brand are among those to be considered.

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We will prepare realistic implementation plans for key issues by gathering the voices of the field and citizens, and the wisdom of experts in policy fields.

The mayor-elect's transition committee has commenced the task of formulating practical execution strategies for major campaign pledges. This process involves collaboration with experts from institutions like the Daegu Gyeongbuk Development Institute. The committee also plans to engage with various sectors, including veterans' groups, civic organizations, cultural and artistic communities, and business circles, to gather diverse perspectives.

Furthermore, the committee will review policy suggestions submitted through a newly launched "Citizen Policy Proposal Platform" on the Daegu City Hall website. As of March 14, approximately 160 proposals had been received, covering areas such as urban railway construction and expanded support for traditional markets. Key initiatives to be detailed include the Daegu-Gyeongbuk New Airport, relocation of Daegu's water source, development of the former Provincial Office site, and the West Daegu Station area.

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Campaign promises from candidates like Kim Boo-kyum of the Democratic Party and Lee Su-chan of the Reform Party, which were aimed at Daegu's advancement, would be carefully examined.