I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the 3.2 million citizens of the Jeonnam–Gwangju Integrated Special Metropolitan City for entrusting me with the honor of serving as the first Mayor of Korea's first special metropolitan city. Today marks not only the beginning of a new administration, but also the opening of a new chapter for Jeonnam and Gwangju after years of division, competition, and hardship. I firmly believe that this integration will lay the foundation for a new model of regional development - one in which our region no longer lags behind the capital area but instead becomes a new engine of growth for the Republic of Korea.

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As Mayor, I will govern our city based on five core principles: overwhelming growth, balanced development, basic income, a green city, and citizen sovereignty. I will make full use of the special powers granted to our city and the strong support of the central government to promote investment, develop a world-class semiconductor cluster, advance artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and other future industries, while combining the complementary strengths of Jeonnam and Gwangju into one unified economy. At the same time, I will ensure balanced development across all regions, enable every citizen to share in the benefits of growth, protect our environment, and make improving people's quality of life the central goal of every policy.

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I am committed to building a transparent, citizen-centered government in which every policy begins with the voices of our people and is carried out for their benefit. Together with our citizens, I will strive to make Jeonnam–Gwangju a dynamic and prosperous special metropolitan city where young people can build their futures close to home, businesses can thrive, and every resident can enjoy a fair, sustainable, and high quality of life. With the support and participation of our citizens, I am confident that we will build a stronger, more united Jeonnam–Gwangju that will serve as a new model of regional development for the Republic of Korea.