Yoo Deok-yeol, Dongdaemun District Mayor: "Let's Unite as One to Overcome COVID-19"

District Mayor Yu said in his 2021 New Year's address, "There is a saying, 'Ihwanwiri (以患爲利),' from Sun Tzu's Art of War, meaning to turn failure or unexpected hardship into an opportunity for a turnaround." He added, "Our people have always demonstrated resilience by uniting tightly to overcome crises during difficult times," and "In the new year, with the energy of the white ox symbolizing diligence, sincerity, patience, loyalty, and righteousness, we will apply the wisdom of Ihwanwiri (以患爲利) to overcome COVID-19 and have a bright year filled with smiles."

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yoo Deok-yeol, Mayor of Dongdaemun District Office, stated, "In the new year, we will realize a happy city based on ‘Kindness, Integrity, Communication, and Safety’ through communication and empathy, and for the ‘happiness of residents and stability of livelihoods,’ we will create ▲a safe city that protects tomorrow’s happiness ▲a welfare city to share together and enjoy with pride ▲a leading educational city opening the future ▲a growth city coexisting through creativity and inclusion ▲a cultural city harmonizing tradition and modernity ▲an open communication city with kindness and empathy ▲an eco-friendly green city living with nature, thereby becoming a genuine growth hub city of Eastern Seoul."

In his 2021 New Year’s address, Mayor Yoo said, "There is a saying, 이환위리 (以患爲利), which comes from Sun Tzu’s Art of War, meaning to turn failures or unexpected hardships into opportunities for a turnaround." He added, "Our nation has always demonstrated resilience by uniting tightly to overcome crises during difficult times. In the new year, I am confident that with the energy of the white ox, symbolizing diligence, sincerity, patience, loyalty, and righteousness, we will apply the wisdom of 이환위리 (以患爲利) to overcome COVID-19 and have a year filled with bright smiles."

He continued, "Dongdaemun District has raised the banner of ‘Dongdaemun, the Gate of Seoul that Opens Dreams,’ and has done its best to create a ‘safe and happy city based on kindness, integrity, communication, and safety.’ As a result, we have achieved many external recognitions such as the 2020 Best Award for Excellent Administrative Practices, the 2020 Best Award for the National Basic Local Government Manifesto, and the 2020 Local Autonomy Administration Award," proudly stated Mayor Yoo.

He expressed deep gratitude, bowing his head, saying that these results were possible thanks to the support and encouragement from the residents who have contributed to the development of the district administration.

Mayor Yoo concluded, "In the new year of 2021, the Year of the White Ox (辛丑年), over 1,300 staff members of Dongdaemun District will unite as one with 350,000 residents to surely overcome COVID-19 and do their utmost to stabilize livelihoods and realize the happiness of our residents."

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