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Daegu economic restructuring and regional integration

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Daegu Mayor Chu Kyung-ho continues to advocate for economic restructuring and regional integration to bolster competitiveness. His administration remains focused on transforming Daegu into a high-tech hub for AI, robotics, future mobility, bio-healthcare, and semiconductors. To support this, the city is targeting the second phase of government public institution relocation, offering housing and education assistance to attract institutions aligned with these five future industries. To stimulate the local economy, the city is implementing special consumption measures, including a ‘Daebak Sale’ and the issuance of 100 billion won in Daegu Pay. Mayor Chu has also conducted field visits to traditional markets to monitor price stability ahead of the Chuseok holiday. Recently, Mayor Chu has intensified his criticism of ‘TK passing’—the perceived marginalization of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region in national development. He expressed concern that the central government prioritizes large-scale projects in other regions while Daegu faces economic challenges and exclusion from major university development initiatives. He has called for national financial support and central government leadership for the TK New Airport project. Political sentiment in the region reflects growing dissatisfaction, with residents alleging the area is being sidelined in semiconductor development and flagship university fostering. While the People Power Party emphasizes the need for stronger regional advocacy, the Democratic Party suggests that perceived neglect stems partly from a lack of proactive local leadership regarding economic policies. ~~Meanwhile,~~ On his 100th day in office, Mayor Chu ~~faces~~ addressed the legal challenges ~~related to allegations of~~ regarding his alleged involvement in ~~insurrection, with~~ an insurrection. Following a ~~first-instance verdict expected~~ recommendation for a 20-year prison sentence by a special counsel team, Chu characterized the prosecution as ‘political suppression’ and a ‘fabricated indictment.’ He maintains that the legal basis is incomprehensible and intends to fight the charges in ~~late 2026.~~ court while ensuring city administration continues without disruption.

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