Chairman Kim Jong-du of Geochang County Council New Year's Address 2021

Chairman Kim Jong-du of Geochang County Council (Photo by Geochang County Council)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Kim Jong-du, chairman of the Geochang County Council in Gyeongnam, said in his New Year's address, "Last year was a meaningful year in which all the residents of the county overcame the crisis wisely with one heart and one mind despite the hardships caused by the fear of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) experienced by people worldwide, the 54-day long rainy season, typhoons, and other natural disasters."

The Geochang County Council has actively carried out legislative activities, including forming and operating a legislative research group for dynamic grassroots politics, sustainable development, and youth policy research to establish a trusted council image among fellow council members.

Last year, working hand in hand with the executive branch, the council achieved progress and results in tourism and economic revitalization fields in Geochang, such as preventing the spread of COVID-19, providing Geochang-style emergency disaster relief funds for small business owners and cultural artists, approving a reserve fund of 10 billion KRW for flood-damaged farms, opening the Y-shaped suspension bridge, creating an anti-aging healing land, attracting elevator-related companies, and establishing a global elevator hub city.

Chairman Kim Jong-du expressed his ambition, saying, "In 2021, the Year of the Ox, which starts with new hope, our council will listen to the diverse voices from all walks of life and carry out innovative legislative activities suitable for the changing times so that all residents can participate, communicate, and harmonize."

He added, "Our council will create a model first-class council that meets the expectations and perspectives of the residents by strengthening legislative capabilities through forming and operating legislative research groups with a professional, productive, and creative attitude focused on enacting ordinances and resolving residents' inconveniences."

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