Queens Chronicle, 4/9/2009
Surrounded by immigrant rights and civil rights leaders, [S.J. Jung] promised to "bring voice to the voiceless and power to the powerless and make sure that all our District 20 residents come together to rise up to the tough challenges facing us." [more]

Flushing Times, 4/08/2009
Hundreds of borough residents and community activists flocked to the Macedonia African Methodist Episcopal Church in Flushing Sunday for S.J. Jung's official announcement that he is running for the City Council's 20th District seat. Citing a campaign platform based upon "creating a unifying leadership," fighting against budget cuts, creating jobs and revitalizing small businesses, Jung emphasized a desire to reach across racial, ethnic and religious lines to "represent everyone." [more]

Ming Pao Daily, 4/6/2009 (Page B19)
S.J. Jung's campaign yesterday was regarded by many as similar to that of Obama's surprise inroad during last year's presidential election, with a flair for immigrant unity and grassroots activism. [more]

World Journal, 4/6/2009
Democratic candidate for the City Council seat Korean S.J. Jung announced his candidacy on April the 5th, with several hundred supporters at the scene. Although a freshman to the political election, Jung said he came with twenty years of community service experience, and was confident to breach the racial line and unite the community. [more]

Epoch Times, 4/6/2009
Yesterday at Macedonia AME Church in Flushing, S.J. Jung held a Launch Event to announce his candidacy to the members of the 20th New York City Council District. His campaign slogan was "Come Together, Thrive Together!"... It is reported that there is a lot of attention on the current office of Mr Liu, which will be filled this year. S.J. Jung's supporters said that he is the only candidate to be carried by the strong support of different ethnic communities. [more]

China Press / US QiaoBao, 4/6/2009
With "Come Together, Revive Together, Thrive Together" as his campaign theme, YKASEC's Executive Board President S.J. Jung announced his candidacy on April the 5th... S.J. Jung's bid for the District 20's seat ushered in a busy season for the future City Council election.... Jung indicated that he would utilize all resources and unite all races to face the current economic downturn, and bring about a brighter future for Flushing. Jung then explained his platform, which includes community betterment, more funding , more employment opportunity, helping small businesses, improving the quality of life and education, green economy, and more right for the minorities...etc. Jung declared loudly at the end of his candidacy, and asked for supporters' votes. [more]

The Korea Times, 4/6/2009
"Let's Send S.J.Jung to New York City Council"
Multi-ethnic Endorsements Pour In [more]

The New York Ilbo, 4/6/2009
"S.J.Jung Official Announcement of City Council Run"
"Overwhelming Support" from Mutli-Ethnic Coalition [more]

The Korea Daily, 4/5/2009
"Will Take Care of Flushing's Future"
YKASEC President S.J.Jung Officially Launches Run for City Council
Great Success with Multi-Ethnic Leaders and 300 Attendees [more]

Korean Radio Broadcasting, 4/5/2009
On April 5, S.J. Jung announced his candidacy for the open seat left by Chinese American City Council member, John Liu, who has announced his candidacy for Comptroller. The announcement ceremony was attended by a diverse base of supporters. [more]