Mapo District Mayor Park Kang-soo announced his candidacy for re-election in the upcoming June 3 local elections during a press conference held today at the district office in Hapjeong-dong, Seoul.
Park outlined plans to finalize all pending initiatives post-election, including integrating six core projects with nonprofit efforts. Over his current term, he achieved a remarkable 99.8% completion rate across 36 major projects, with 35.5 fully delivered. Egg production initiatives reached 98.6% success. These figures reflect full operational completion for projects, while production rates account for continuous operations by specialized teams.
Past Achievements and Community Impact
During his tenure, Park directly employed 23,600 citizens and managed 640 on-site mayor engagements to incorporate public feedback. “Over four years, we hired 23,600 citizens directly and ran 640 field mayor programs, channeling citizens’ opinions into policy execution,” Park stated.
Key initiatives include the Hyodo Bapsang model, which delivers meal services to around 3,000 seniors aged 75 and older daily in Mapo, and the Red Road project, transforming a former cement factory into a cultural hub that attracts 9.85 million foreign tourists annually.
Future Priorities
Park detailed ambitious plans for a potential next term, emphasizing Sunday markets and major developments such as:
- Expansion of four Hyodo complexes (Hyodo Bapsang, Hyodo Book City Experience Hall, Hyodo Literature Experience Center, Hyodo School)
- Innovation and redevelopment site advancements
- Mapo leisure facility ‘365 Cultural Stay Pop-up Exploration’
- Comprehensive public product development and Baby Beastus initiatives
- Central business district and business route enhancement projects
- AI (artificial intelligence) operations for 3rd-floor service department management
“Even ordinary citizens acknowledge the impressive results, so let’s achieve them once more,” Park declared.
The Seoul Citizens’ Seoul City Relations Committee (chaired by Bae Hyeon-jin) nominated Park for the June 3 local elections on March 6. He completed candidate registration previews on April 15 and anticipates individual registration at the election office on May 12.
