{"id":243909,"date":"2026-02-10T17:07:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T08:07:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tenbizt.com\/en\/news\/uncategorized\/2026\/02\/10\/gwangju-s-mayor-stepping-down-insights\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T15:52:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T06:52:00","slug":"gwangju-s-mayor-stepping-down-insights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tenbizt.com\/en\/news\/politics\/2026\/02\/10\/gwangju-s-mayor-stepping-down-insights\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Gwangju&#8217;s Mayor is Stepping Down: Insights into the Future of Gwangju-Jeonnam Integration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"news_content\" data-layout-area=\"CONTENT\" data-layout-area-cnt=\"1\"><!--\ubd80\uc81c\ubaa9--><\/p>\n<div class=\"sub_tit\">\n<pre> \"Completing the administrative integration of Gwangju and Jeonnam is my final duty... I apologize for the confusion\" <\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\/\/\ubd80\uc81c\ubaa9--><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/contents-cdn.viewus.co.kr\/image\/2026\/02\/CP-2024-0113\/image-fee94deb-30eb-4e97-85b2-a0e649207c5f.png\" alt=\"&nbsp;   Moon In, the mayor of Gwangju\\'s Buk-gu district, officially announced on March 10th that he will not seek re-election or run for the position of special mayor of the newly integrated Jeonnam-Gwangju region.\" \/><figcaption>&nbsp;   Moon In, the mayor of Gwangju&#8217;s Buk-gu district, officially announced on March 10th that he will not seek re-election or run for the position of special mayor of the newly integrated Jeonnam-Gwangju region.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div><!--PC \uc678\ubd80\uad11\uace0(1)--><\/div>\n<p>In an open letter titled &#8220;To the Esteemed Citizens of Gwangju,&#8221; Mayor Moon stated, &#8220;I have decided not to run in the upcoming Buk-gu mayoral election or the special mayoral election for the integrated Jeonnam-Gwangju region.&#8221; He explained, &#8220;While I had envisioned a &#8216;new Gwangju&#8217; with the goal of addressing our citizens&#8217; economic challenges, changes in the political landscape and my own limitations have led me to this decision.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><!--\uad11\uace0\uc601\uc5ed 241017--><!--\/\/\uad11\uace0\uc601\uc5ed 241017--><\/p>\n<p>Mayor Moon acknowledged, &#8220;Although I was among the first to advocate for the administrative merger of Gwangju and Jeonnam last October and November, I inadvertently caused confusion during the unexpectedly rapid integration process, particularly regarding the withdrawal of my resignation as Buk-gu mayor. I sincerely apologize for any concerns this may have caused.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, Mayor Moon emphasized his commitment to finalizing the administrative integration of Gwangju and Jeonnam. He stated, &#8220;My final duty will be to ensure the successful integration of Gwangju and Jeonnam, which represents a critical juncture for our region&#8217;s development. This merger is the first step in transforming our city from one that loses its youth to one that creates opportunities and prosperity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div id=\"AnyMindavs\"><\/div>\n<p>Mayor Moon further noted, &#8220;This integration is not an end, but a beginning. It is crucial for Gwangju to uphold its role as a beacon of democracy and to emerge as the powerhouse of southern Korea.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Expressing gratitude to his supporters, Mayor Moon said, &#8220;I am deeply thankful to the residents of Buk-gu who have placed their trust in me over the past eight years. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who has joined me in the pursuit of positive change for Gwangju.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, he added, &#8220;I am committed to fulfilling my responsibilities to ensure that this decision not to run marks not an end, but a new chapter in our city&#8217;s progress.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Gwangju = Reporter Jo Jae-ho samdady@viva100.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gwangju&#8217;s Buk-gu Mayor officially announces he will not run for both the Buk-gu mayoral and Jeonnam Gwangju special mayoral 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