Ahead of the June 3 by-elections, Gyeongnam gubernatorial candidates intensify campaigns with tailored voucher programs aimed at residents’ daily needs. People Power Party’s Park Wan-su publicly distributes 1 million voucher cards, focusing on former public servants and addressing Gyeonggi residents’ livelihood concerns.
Park Wan-su Unveils ‘Sea Block UP’ Vouchers
Park Wan-su held a press conference at the Gyeongnam Provincial Office on April 28, revealing the ‘Sea Block UP 5 Major Vouchers’ through expected support logs. These stand out with substantial offerings for the 40-50 age group—around 40-50 major items—alongside medical services in a focused strategy. Analysts note this targets pain points for midlife demographics effectively.
The ‘Gyeongnam Resident Membership Card’ targets those 18 and older, covering shopping, culture, education, public facility discounts, and transport perks. It enables mileage accumulation via app integration for rewards like vouchers and direct discounts, according to campaign details.
For the 4050 generation grappling with housing and childcare, a ‘4050 Homecoming Points’ program provides up to 10 million won in shopping points over three years. Medical expansions include HPV vaccinations, dental implants, and cardiac screenings under a ‘Medical Comprehensive Care Service.’
University students benefit from dormitory subsidies, while ‘Gyeongnam Citizens Season 2’ offers integrated perks like youth education funds, senior support, and maternal benefits. The ‘Citizens’ Happiness Fund’ delivers 1,000 won per person annually—totaling 4,000 won over four years—for public bikes, personal development, energy subsidies, and rural funds.
Park Wan-su stated, “Gyeongnam-type vouchers address market failures precisely, reflecting the governor’s role.” He added, “This captures the governor’s intent.”
Kim Kyung-su Promotes AI-Driven Life Vouchers
Democratic Party candidate Kim Kyung-su showcased ‘life-sensitive’ vouchers at a Daegu event on April 27, featuring the ‘Garak Button Chatchat’ series. The fourth installment expands ‘Gyeongnam Population AI Voice Assistant’ services fully.
AI analyzes school and daycare footage for anomalies, alerting 119 services post-incidents. Gyeongnam faces a 22% elderly population, 17,000 daycare children, and 15,000 students, heightening demand for such innovations. Experts highlight reduced response times in rural areas.
Kim Kyung-su remarked, “Just say ‘119’ to connect—even without a phone, it locates Gyeongnam residents.” He emphasized, “AI helpers deliver swift, safe responses for the vulnerable.”
His ‘birth rate commander’ role promotes pet vouchers and childcare via the series. Additional efforts include ‘Gyeongnam Pet Voucher’ for medical aid, ‘Gyeongnam-type Petbo Help’ for urban expansion and registration systems, and ‘Boheung Change Zero’ for PM2.5 air quality improvements.
