Daegu Mayor Vows Political Advocacy for Regional Projects
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Daegu Mayor Chu Kyung-ho stated he will use "political voice" to push for key regional projects, including administrative integration with North Gyeongsang Province and securing national funding for the new airport.
- He clarified that while the mayor's office is not for political struggle, he will advocate strongly for policies and projects essential for Daegu's development.
- The mayor also addressed personnel appointments, noting that the economic vice mayor position is under consideration and that a youth special advisor will be selected through an open application process.
Daegu Mayor Chu Kyung-ho declared on July 1 that he will employ a "political voice" to advocate for and ensure the realization of crucial regional initiatives, including the administrative integration of Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province, securing national funding for the new airport, and attracting major corporations like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix.
I will make a political voice to solve the problems of administrative integration and the new airport.
Speaking at a press conference, Mayor Chu acknowledged that while the position of Daegu mayor is fundamentally about serving citizens and resolving local issues rather than engaging in political battles, he is prepared to use strong advocacy when necessary. "If a political policy is approached as a political problem, I can urge a solution with a political voice, and I will do so," he stated, responding to a question about potentially confronting the current government to achieve his campaign pledges.
Regarding personnel appointments, Mayor Chu indicated that the search for a new economic vice mayor is ongoing and requires careful consideration. He also detailed plans for a new youth special advisor position, which will be filled through an open public application and selection process managed by an ์ธ์ฌ์์ํ (personnel committee), rather than by appointing a specific individual.
The position of Daegu mayor is not a place for political struggle. It is a place to work for the citizens and solve current issues.
Mayor Chu began his first official day by paying respects at the National Sinam Seonyeol Park and the Monument to the Fallen Patriots. He expressed a strong determination to honor the spirits of past patriots and to re-establish Daegu as the "heart of South Korea's economy and a unique future center." During his inauguration ceremony, he presented 'Change and Growth, A Better Tomorrow' as the city's administrative vision, emphasizing Daegu's historical role in national progress.
We are looking for an economic vice mayor... We will select the Youth Special Advisor through public application.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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