Mayor Lee Yong-seop Receives Plaque of Appreciation from Gwangju YMCA Foundation

Recognized for Contributions to Job Creation and Regional Economic Revitalization

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Lee Yong-seop, Mayor of Gwangju Metropolitan City, announced on the 13th that he received a plaque of appreciation from the Gwangju YMCA Foundation for his contributions to creating youth jobs and developing the local economy on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Gwangju YMCA.

The mayor has actively promoted ▲ the establishment of the joint venture Gwangju Global Motors Co., Ltd., selection as the first win-win regional job project, and the success of the Gwangju-type job ▲ making Gwangju an AI-centered city through the groundbreaking of the national artificial intelligence industry convergence complex, establishment of a big data center, and business agreements with over 40 AI-related companies ▲ selection as an economic free zone.

In particular, the Gwangju YMCA Foundation evaluated that he did his best to protect the safety of the Gwangju community from COVID-19 by proactively responding to the pandemic, preparing nine rounds of livelihood stabilization measures to safeguard Safe Gwangju and support the local economy's difficulties.

Mayor Lee Yong-seop said, “I sincerely congratulate Gwangju YMCA on its 100th anniversary, which has played a significant role in the development of Gwangju and the enhancement of citizens' happiness index through change and innovation,” and added, “Together with YMCA, Gwangju’s representative civic social movement organization, we will pool local capabilities to change citizens' lives and develop Gwangju into a global leading city.”

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