We will reduce regulations and create a comfortable Jangan

Kim Jae-gwi (56, Democratic Party), preliminary candidate for Gyeonggi Provincial Assembly from Suwon City District 1 (Yeonmu, Younghwa, Songduk, and Jowon 1·2 districts).

After experiencing defeat in the 2006 local elections, Candidate Kim is holding firm resolve to enter the assembly this year without fail. Currently serving as deputy chairman of the Democratic Party (Sustainable Development Special Committee), chairman of the Gyeonggi Province branch of the Korean Traditional Music and Dance Federation, and advisory committee chairman of the Gyeonggi Southern branch of the Korea Real Estate Agents Association, he has announced his candidacy with a pledge to revive grassroots democracy and conduct legislative activities that prioritize the region and residents over party interests.

He stated, "I have lived in Suwon, my second hometown, for 32 years, and I want to take part in making Suwon's Jangan-gu, where my four sons born and raised here will continue to live, a place to be proud of," and added, "If elected, I will make greater efforts to communicate with local residents than before."

Jangan-gu is home to the renowned Gwanggyo Mountain and the UNESCO World Heritage site Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, but faces numerous regulations due to water supply protection zones and cultural heritage protection areas. Experts point out that institutional improvements are necessary to allow residents to enjoy ease and comfort with minimal regulations. Additionally, he explained his vision for the region by revitalizing traditional markets to stimulate the local economy and enhance prosperous consumer activity.

To achieve this, Candidate Kim Jae-gwi has put forward the following pledges: ▲developing the Jangan-gu area as a tourism and culture city ▲establishing education, medical, and cultural infrastructure ▲attracting and establishing a university-level medical center on the land surrounding Sungkyunkwan University in Yulcheon-dong ▲improving deteriorated and substandard housing complexes in Jangan-gu ▲promoting elderly social participation ▲developing programs to expand employment for people with disabilities.

Candidate Kim stated, "Until now, provincial assemblypersons have been seen as figures forgotten by local residents once the election period passes, but this candidate will make maximum efforts to communicate with local residents."