Jung Chung-rae of the Democratic Party of Korea said on the 23rd, "As party leader, I respectfully ask. I ask former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum to run as the Democratic Party's Daegu mayoral candidate."
At an on-site Supreme Council meeting held this morning in Bonghwa County, South Gyeongsang, Jung said, calling him "the only sure winning card to lead the development of underdeveloped Daegu," and stated accordingly.
He added, "There is no leader in Daegu like former Prime Minister Kim. Our party has repeatedly, earnestly asked him multiple times to work for regional development," and emphasized, "Kim served as Minister of the Interior and Safety and as prime minister, and served as a lawmaker in Daegu, and he understands and has put into practice the tasks of overcoming regionalism and achieving balanced development better than anyone."
Jung also said, "In Daegu, there is a growing call among residents that someone with broad experience in central government ministries and state affairs and a deep understanding of regional issues should lead regional development," and added, "Because former Prime Minister Kim is essential for the region's future, in the party there are in-depth discussions underway regarding the procedures."
He continued, "If the Democratic Party wins in Gwangju, it will make history by winning in Daegu as well," and said, "I ask former Prime Minister Kim to make a prompt decision so we can meet the earnest wishes of local residents,"