[Photo] Ryugyeonggi Jungnang-gu Mayor Attends 89th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony for Sofa Bang Jeong-hwan's Passing

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu (first from the right), is attending the 89th anniversary memorial service of Sofa Bang Jeong-hwan and offering flowers.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] On the morning of the 23rd at 11 a.m., Ryoo Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, visited Manguri Park to pay respects at the grave of Sofa Bang Jeong-hwan.

This event was organized by Saekdonghoe to commemorate the 89th anniversary of Sofa Bang Jeong-hwan’s passing and to honor his dedication to children's rights and education.

Mayor Ryoo Kyung-gi of Jungnang-gu stated, “Following Bang Jeong-hwan’s wishes, Jungnang-gu is making bold investments in education, including reading 1,000 books before school enrollment and increasing the education budget by 1 billion KRW annually. We will actively support children in Jungnang to grow up in a happier environment, from childbirth to early childhood care.”

The district is constructing the ‘Bang Jeong-hwan Education Support Center’ in Sangbong-dong, aiming to open in the first half of next year. The building will have 2 underground floors and 7 aboveground floors (total floor area 1,838㎡) and will include educational facilities such as an education support center, career and job experience support center, and lifelong learning center.

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