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Choo Mi-ae Declares Candidacy for Gyeonggi Governor, Unveiling '15-Minute Revolution' Pledges
Rep. Choo Mi-ae Declares Candidacy for Gyeonggi Governor
Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker Choo Mi-ae officially declared her candidacy for Gyeonggi Governor. At a press conference, she stated her ambition: "I will take full responsibility until Gyeonggi-do becomes a proud reality, until the lives of its residents are transformed, and until these changes are confirmed by tangible results." Rep. Choo Mi-ae emphasized that Gyeonggi-do must lead the transformation of South Korea, adding that she would boost the pride of residents through 'strong growth' and 'fair competition.'
'15-Minute Lifestyle City' and Transportation Revolution
Choo Mi-ae put forward a pledge to end the suffering of commuting and declare 'freedom of movement.' To achieve this, she announced plans to pursue the early completion of wide-area railway networks, including GTX and JTX, thereby completing a transportation revolution that will connect all of Gyeonggi-do into one massive megacity. She also presented a plan to create '15-Minute Lifestyle Cities,' where residents can access transportation, hospitals, schools, and cultural facilities within 15 minutes of their homes.
Economic Growth and Welfare Pledges
Choo Mi-ae promised to create jobs through strong growth, share opportunities through fair competition, and enhance residents' pride through AI administrative innovation and warm welfare policies. She emphasized that these policies would forge a 'proud Gyeonggi' and a 'strong Gyeonggi,' expressing her determination to make Gyeonggi-do a hub of innovative change.
*Source: YouTube: JTBC News (2026-03-12)*
