Geumcheon-gu Successfully Holds 2020 New Year's Meeting

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yu Seong-hoon) held the ‘2020 New Year Greeting Meeting’ on the 10th at 4 p.m. at the Geumna-rae Art Hall in Geumcheon-gu Office, pledging to leap forward as a happy city with its residents.

The event was attended by about 600 people, including Geumcheon-gu Mayor Yu Seong-hoon, National Assembly member Lee Hun, Geumcheon-gu Council Chairman Ryu Myung-gi, city and district council members, heads of various institutions, leaders of professional organizations, and residents.

The event began with pre-performance shows created by residents, such as the ‘Our Neighborhood Orchestra’ performance and the traditional Korean music performance by the Gugak creative group ‘Mureu’. The main event included the ‘Opening Declaration’, ‘National Ceremony’, ‘25th Anniversary of the District Office - Future Changes of Geumcheon’ video screening, ‘Mayor’s New Year Address’, ‘New Year’s Greetings’, and ‘Congratulatory Performances’.

In particular, Mayor Yu Seong-hoon shared the future vision and administrative direction of Geumcheon-gu for 2020, announcing a new leap forward along with his New Year greetings.

Afterward, all attendees sang ‘Ah! Republic of Korea’ together and concluded the event by flying paper airplanes carrying their individual wishes.

Mayor Yu Seong-hoon stated, “The driving force behind Geumcheon’s development last year lies in the dynamism of pioneering new paths in response to change. And the source of that dynamism is the residents themselves.” He added, “This year as well, Geumcheon-gu will create a bright future together with its residents with the spirit of Yeomin Gaeui (與民可矣), meaning ‘Anything can be achieved together with the residents.’”

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