Former President Park Geun-hye visited Seomun Market in Daegu on May 31 to support Choo Kyung-ho, the People Power Party candidate for mayor, just three days before the June 3 local elections.
Dressed in a black long-sleeve shirt and jeans, Park arrived at the market around 4 p.m. and greeted Choo and other People Power Party candidates running in Daegu. Supporters gathered at the market welcomed her with applause and waved South Korean flags. Park also exchanged friendly greetings with citizens shopping at the market and urged them to support Choo.
After touring the market with Choo for about 20 minutes, Park expressed her gratitude, saying, "Seeing all of you gives me renewed energy, even if I feel a bit tired."
She emphasized the significance of Seomun Market, stating, "This market is a symbol of conservatism, and I know that the economy in Daegu is struggling right now." Park expressed her belief that Choo is the right person to revitalize the local economy, highlighting his experience as the head of the Office for Government Policy Coordination under her administration and as the Minister of Economy under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. "He will do better than anyone else in improving the economy," she asserted.
Park urged the crowd, saying, "If you all provide overwhelming support, Choo Kyung-ho will revive the Daegu economy and repay you all. Please believe in him and support him generously."
This marks Park's second public appearance in support of Choo, following her visit to Chilseong Market in Daegu on May 23, which was her first campaign event for the local elections.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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