Huh Tae-jung, the Democratic Party's candidate for Daejeon mayor, criticized Lee Jang-woo, his opponent from the People Power Party, on May 21, stating that he only has "absurd campaign promises and no achievements." He urged voters to judge the remnants of past turmoil in the upcoming local elections on June 3.
Speaking at a campaign launch event in Daejeon's Eunjeong Cultural Street, Huh declared, "I will restore the collapsed citizens' rights and focus on people's livelihoods," adding, "I will be a mayor who serves the citizens, not one who rules over them." He called on supporters to make June 3 a day of victory for himself, district mayors, and council members.
Jung Cheong-rae, the Democratic Party's campaign chair, praised Huh, saying, "Those who have experienced leadership do it well," referring to Huh's previous roles as a district mayor and his work in the Blue House. He emphasized that if voters entrust the position to Huh, he would perform even better than during his past tenure.
Additionally, Jung expressed his affection for Huh by creating a short poem, stating, "Huh Tae-jung loves Daejeon like a mountain. He will work hard. Please vote for him."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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