Korean Liberty Party Announces Large-Scale Customized Promises for Honam and Jeju Regions
The Korean Liberty Party announced a large-scale set of promises targeting the Honam and Jeju regions on the 17th.
These promises focus on key elements such as including the spirit of the May 18 Democratic Movement in the preamble of the Constitution and expanding medical welfare for the families of victims of the Jeju 4·3 Incident.
On the 17th, the party's policy headquarters stated in a press release, "We will establish the constitutional status of the May 18 Movement and realize the complete resolution of the Jeju 4·3 Incident, as well as the values of coexistence and peace."
They added, "We will create Honam, which reflects the aspirations of the local residents, transforming it into a digital and cultural hub beyond just a sacred place of democracy."
First, there is a plan to develop Gwangju as an "AI ecosystem standard city." The Korean Liberty Party aims to continuously push forward with the national AI data center phase 2 project and formulate plans to establish artificial intelligence conversion (AX) demonstration valleys and research and development (R&D) hubs, proposing to elevate Gwangju to a digital and cultural hub city.
Gwangju has been promoting the AI-centered city project since 2019 and is currently developing an AI cluster in the Advanced Science and Technology District.
The party's current promises are designed to further expand and develop these existing projects.
In the Jeonbuk region, plans were announced to build an AI-based agricultural life sciences ecosystem through the cultivation of smart farms, green biotechnology industries, development of agricultural robots, and establishment of a seed industry cluster.
In the Jeonnam region, promises were made to create smart livestock complexes, while Jeju will focus on establishing infrastructure for medical tourism that caters to long-term stays and leisure in order to enhance regional industrial competitiveness.
Strengthening Transport Networks for Inter-Regional Connectivity
The Korean Liberty Party has made transport network expansion a key issue. They stated plans for the early construction of the "Moonlight Railway" linking Gwangju and Daegu to create an industrial belt connecting Honam and Yeongnam, as well as to establish high-speed rail networks along the Yeosu-Iksan and Gwangju-Mokpo lines.
Additional plans include the construction of a highway connecting Gwangju-Yeongam and Goheung, the expansion of the Gwangju Donggwangju IC to Gwangsan IC section to 6-8 lanes, the early construction of Heuksan Airport, and the advancement of the second airport on Jeju Island.
Through these promises, the Korean Liberty Party expressed its commitment to heal historical wounds such as the May 18 Democratic Movement and the Jeju 4·3 Incident, while supporting economic leaps in the Honam and Jeju regions.
A party official emphasized, "The Honam region, a sacred place of democracy, can now become the center of digital and future industries with the help of the Korean Liberty Party," pledging to create tangible results for balanced regional development.
Image source: Kim Moon-soo, presidential candidate of the Korean Liberty Party, visits the May 18 Democratic Cemetery in Buk-gu, Gwangju on the morning of the 17th and looks around the May 18 Memorial Hall after paying his respects. 2025.5.17 / News1, Kim Moon-soo, presidential candidate of the Korean Liberty Party, appeals for support to citizens during campaigning in the Hanok Village Street, Wansan-gu, Jeonju, Jeonbuk on the afternoon of the 17th. 2025.5.17 / News1, Kim Moon-soo, presidential candidate of the Korean Liberty Party, visits the Saemangeum 33 Center of the Korea Rural Community Corporation in Gimje, Jeonbuk in the afternoon of the 17th, reviewing the smart water-front city plan while listening to explanations from officials. 2025.5.17 / News1
