Veteran Lawmaker Enters Governor Race
Assemblyman Kwon Chil-seung formally declared his candidacy for Gyeonggi Province governor on June 3, presenting an ambitious platform focused on regional development. The three-term lawmaker emphasized his qualifications during the announcement, stating: “I’ve prepared through legislative, administrative, and local governance experience to become a governor who fulfills citizens’ daily expectations.”
Comprehensive Development Plan Unveiled
Kwon outlined his “Steadfast Gyeonggi, Agile Gyeonggi” initiative that prioritizes:
– Complete redesign of public transportation systems to eliminate commuter delays
– Development of medical clusters featuring next-generation treatment centers
– Creation of vertically integrated industrial zones to boost competitiveness
“We’ve transformed areas once known for traffic congestion into hubs of convenient living,” Kwon stated, referencing new transit-oriented developments. “The goal is creating communities where public infrastructure never hinders business growth.”
Medical Innovation and Economic Strategy
The candidate highlighted plans to establish Korea’s first regional intermediate care hospital network, noting: “Our medical clusters will position Gyeonggi as a global healthcare destination while providing complete care pathways for residents.”
Economic proposals include:
– SME support through localized R&D partnerships
– Strategic promotion of small modular reactor (SMR) technology
– Tax incentives for companies addressing workforce housing shortages
Kwon stressed fiscal responsibility, pledging: “Every policy will maintain sustainable financial principles – we won’t burden future generations with today’s expenses.”
Competitive Primary Landscape
Kwon becomes the third prominent figure to enter the ruling party’s gubernatorial primary, joining former Assembly members Kim Byoung-joon and Yang Ki-dae. Political analysts anticipate several additional declarations before the nomination deadline.
The candidate concluded with a forward-looking message: “Gyeonggi’s best days lie ahead when we combine economic vitality with life quality innovations. This campaign will deliver concrete solutions, not empty promises.”
