Myung Jae-sung Rallies Broad Support for Goyang Mayor Primary Runoff

Supporters of Democratic Party Goyang mayoral candidate Myung Jae-sung have launched a wave of endorsements from public figures, civic groups, and local business organizations ahead of the party’s runoff election scheduled for April 19 and 20, 2026.

The campaign announced that a series of public declarations of support have been made by notable individuals across various sectors, accompanied by the submission of policy recommendation documents aimed at shaping Myung Jae-sung’s platform should he secure the Democratic Party nomination.

According to the campaign, the endorsements span political figures, cultural personalities, community leaders, and representatives from regional economic associations, reflecting a broad-based effort to consolidate support in the final stretch before the runoff vote.

The initiative follows Myung Jae-sung’s repeated emphasis on his 39 years of experience in Goyang’s administrative offices, which he cites as a unique qualification for leadership. He has stated that his long tenure gives him an in-depth understanding of the city’s operations and challenges.

Myung Jae-sung has positioned his campaign around the theme of “normalizing the abnormal,” identifying poor communication between the city government, council, and residents as a central issue needing reform. He has proposed measures such as live-streamed town hall meetings on YouTube and immediate-response outreach to improve transparency and public engagement.

He has also advocated for a structural shift in city administration, proposing that day-to-day operations be managed under a deputy mayor-led system with bureau chiefs accountable for execution, allowing the mayor to focus on strategic priorities and intergovernmental coordination.

The runoff election will determine the Democratic Party’s official nominee for Goyang mayor, with Myung Jae-sung facing off against Min Kyung-sun. The winner will proceed to the June 3, 2026, local elections.

Myung Jae-sung has framed his candidacy as rooted in pragmatism over ideology, aligning his approach with the governance style of President Lee Jae-myung, whom he cited as an influence on his policy priorities for urban development and economic planning.

Among his stated goals is the creation of an east-west economic belt across Goyang, intended to stimulate regional growth and integrate development efforts across the city’s districts.

The campaign has not disclosed the names of specific celebrities or public figures who have issued endorsements, nor has it released the full text of the policy recommendations submitted by supporters.

No further details about the timing, format, or content of the endorsement events were provided in the campaign’s announcement.