Jung Duk-young, the Democratic Party's candidate for Yangju mayor, unveiled four key visions under the banner of "Citizen Sovereignty Yangju" at the opening ceremony of his campaign office on Friday.
At the ceremony held at Newblium in Okjeong-dong, Yangju, Jung said, "It is time to powerfully restart the administrative clock of Yangju that has come to a standstill," as he unveiled a policy blueprint spanning administration, transportation, economy, and daily life.
In transportation, Jung set out as core tasks the preparation for the actual groundbreaking of the Great Train Express (GTX)-C line, the timely opening of Line 7, the establishment of express train services at Deokgye Station, and additional direct-connection trains on Line 1. In the economic sector, he pledged the success of Yangju Techno Valley and the Eunnam Industrial Complex, centered on artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced industries, while proposing a mayor-led fast-track task force and the introduction of a youth secretary system.
Jung expressed strong confidence in attracting the Gwacheon Horse Race Park to Yangju. "As standing co-chairman, I have met consecutively with the ministers of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and we are executing a concrete roadmap," Jung said. "I will secure annual tax revenue of 50 billion won."
In living infrastructure, he pledged to: completely scrap the regional crematorium construction plan; expand an innovative public medical center and Moonlight Children's Hospitals; build a 1,500-seat Yangju Arts Center; and separate and newly establish the Yangju Office of Education. He also plans to pursue smart administration by introducing a 24-hour AI civil complaint consultation system and an AI citizen secretary.
Jung emphasized cooperation with Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho, a five-term local National Assembly lawmaker, saying, "I will persuade the Lee Jae-myung administration to produce definite results rather than empty promises." He added, "Now is the golden time for Yangju's development," stressing, "I will always stand on the side of the citizens and deliver unstoppable progress for Yangju, and will surely repay the support of our citizens."
Meanwhile, numerous supporters gathered at the opening ceremony, including standing adviser Hong Sun-rye, candidates for city and provincial councils, and representatives of civic organizations.
