Former President Lee Myung-bak visited Busan on May 31 to urge citizens to support Park Hyung-jun, the People Power Party's candidate for mayor.
According to Park's campaign committee, Lee's visit was part of a series of endorsements from former conservative presidents, following a visit by former President Park Geun-hye on May 27.
Lee attended a worship service with Park at the Suyeongro Church in Haeundae, then moved to a nearby pork soup restaurant where they shared a meal. After dining, they visited the traditional market in Haeundae, meeting with merchants and local shoppers.
At the market, Lee stated, "The city needs a mayor who works, not just a politician who speaks." He added, "Even when I was a mayor in Seoul with an opposition party, I chose a working mayor, which led to Seoul's development. The future of Busan depends not on who the president or ministers are, but on who the mayor of Busan is."
He emphasized, "We can all see that Park is leading Busan toward a future-oriented development. If he is given another four-year term, we can increase the population, attract young people, and establish Busan as a hub for advanced industries."
Lee urged the citizens of Busan to wisely choose Park Hyung-jun, a capable mayor who can finish what he started.
In response, Park expressed gratitude for Lee's visit and promised to deliver a victory in return. He noted, "Currently, there is a growing trend of civic unity and conservative consolidation in Busan. I urge all citizens to come together as one, especially with the support of former President Lee. We will stop the current government's reckless actions in Busan and ensure the preservation of democracy and national dignity in South Korea."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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