Kim Yong-seo Unveils 7 Core Pledges, Emphasizing 'Safe Suwon'

Kim Yong-seo, the Saenuri Party candidate for Suwon mayor, pledged to practice clean elections and announced seven core campaign pledges, including establishing Suwon as a world-class business city.

Candidate Kim held a press conference on the morning of the 19th at the campaign office in Jung-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon, stating, "I promise a genuine election recognized by citizens and the implementation of a manifesto," and emphasized, "This election for Suwon mayor is a matter of choice to revitalize Suwon, which has stagnated and deteriorated."

Candidate Kim then expressed a goal of attracting 2 trillion won in national and provincial funds, saying, "I will revitalize Suwon's regressing economy," and appealed for support by urging, "Remember the feat of attracting 1.84 trillion won in national and provincial funds during my tenure as mayor."

The seven pledges announced by Candidate Kim on this day are: ▲"A Safe City Where Citizens Are Happy," including the establishment of a safety education center ▲"A City Leading in Job Creation," including the formation of clusters for cutting-edge industries ▲"A City Leading in Human Resource Development," including Suwon-style daycare centers and support for after-school instructor fees ▲"A City of History, Culture, and Tourism," including the perfect restoration of Hwaseong Fortress ▲"A Fast and Safe Transportation City," including the extension of GTX, the establishment of a new streetcar line, a semi-public bus system, and improved treatment of workers ▲"A Welfare City Where Citizens Are Healthy," including the establishment of geriatric and pediatric specialized hospitals ▲"A Balanced and Self-Sufficient City," including the construction of the Gwanggyo Convention Center and the development of a comprehensive sports town in West Suwon.

Candidate Kim particularly lamented the fact that Suwon, which received certification as a "WHO International Safe City" in 2002—the first in South Korea and Asia—during his tenure as mayor, currently failed the reaccreditation examination for international safe city status, and emphasized "Safe Suwon."

Candidate Kim also announced plans to establish an "International Sports Exchange Promotion Foundation (tentative name)" to institutionalize exchanges with European soccer powerhouses such as Britain and Italy as a top priority to enhance Suwon's status as a representative sports city.

Candidate Kim stated, "Over the past four years, Suwon has lost its dreams and hopes and has only experienced decline rather than development," and repeatedly emphasized, "This election is a critical choice to protect Suwon from forces that deny the development process and results of Suwon's municipal administration and hinder Suwon's progress."