Jomyeongrae: "Changwon as the Industrial Hub, Masan as the Administrative Center, and Jinhae as the Tourism Destination Must Be Realized"

Changwon Special City Mayoral Candidate:
"Again, Changwon" Book Launch Successfully Held
Citizens Take the Lead in Q&A Session

Jomyeongrae, former Second Vice Mayor of Changwon Special City, held a book launch event for his publication "Again, Changwon: Beyond Integration, Toward Coexistence," which captures his experiences as a public administrator. The event featured a book concert-style conversation and a session where he took various questions from citizens.

Jomyungrae, candidate for mayor of the Changwon Special City, is responding to citizens' questions.

At the book launch, which took place on February 28 at Room 85, Irum Hall, Changwon National University, the former vice mayor explained that his book outlines the direction Changwon should pursue. He pointed out, "When Changwon Special City was integrated in 2010, proper urban planning should have been established first and then the cities should have been merged. However, due to political integration, coexistence has become difficult."

He further emphasized, "Changwon should become an industrial hub, Masan should establish itself as an administrative city through the integrated government office, and Jinhae, while serving as a port, should grow into a beautiful year-round resort city."

The 'Changwon Special City Coexistence Roadmap' presented in the book received congratulatory remarks from citizens as well. Yoo Sanghyeon commented, "It feels like the former mayor's life is captured within this book. I was able to glimpse wisdom, not just individual experiences." Kang Nahye, a resident of Masan, said, "The time spent persevering in silence shapes a person. Even though there were many hard days, the traces of steadfastness without showing hardship remain in this book."

Among those present at the event were Jin Jongoh, a lawmaker from the People Power Party, as well as Gyeongnam Provincial Assembly members Jeong Gyuhun and Kim Woojin, Lee Sangyeon, Chairman of the Gyeongnam Employers Federation, Kim Igeun, former Chair of the Changwon Special City Council, and Kim Hyungseong, former Director of the National Assembly Research Service. In addition, people from various sectors of civil society gathered for the occasion.

During the book concert conversation, the former vice mayor explained the contents of his book, including: the 70 km aerial route connecting Masan, Changwon, and Jinhae; the initiative to establish a medical school at Changwon National University; redesigning Changwon Special City; relocating the Changwon Special City Hall to Masan; and specialization plans for Changwon as an industrial center, Masan as an administrative hub, and Jinhae as a tourism destination.

Jung Myungrae, a preliminary candidate for Mayor of Changwon Special City, is having a conversation.

After the conversation, he also answered questions from citizens. Responding to a question about his perspective on population decline as an administrator, he said, "There may be a Changwon seeking to recover a population of 1 million, but there is also a Changwon where 1 million people live happily. If happy lives come first, the population problem will naturally be resolved."

He also expressed gratitude to a citizen who, through sign language, told him, "I look forward to a Changwon Special City where coexistence flourishes." The former vice mayor said, "I have always wondered whether the term 'person with disabilities' is appropriate. As a medical professional, I think of it more as 'a slightly uncomfortable natural person.' Especially for the deaf community, there is no difference from others. We need to create jobs that leverage their unique strengths."

Asked about his thoughts on care services, having served as Second Vice Mayor, he replied, "Problems arise when care policies are centered on administration. It is necessary to reconsider administrative policy from the perspective of care recipients. As a medical professional, I have always contemplated this issue, and balancing budgets and support is crucial."

In his closing remarks at the book launch, the former vice mayor declared, "If you think something is impossible, it will always remain impossible. Only by dreaming that it is possible can new things be achieved. Just as I have treated intractable diseases, I am certain that many difficult problems can also be solved. We must overcome them with courage."

Meanwhile, a sign language interpreter provided interpretation throughout the entire event from start to finish.

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