“Determined to Overcome Crisis with Residents and Open a Greater Gyeongnam, a Greater Future”

Published 04 Jan.2021 12:06(KST)

Updated 12 Aug.2025 20:34(KST)

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Governor Kim Kyung-soo Begins 2021 New Year Work with New Year's Visit
On the 4th, Visits National 3·15 Democratic Cemetery and Changwon Chung-hon Tower... Solo Visit Considering COVID-19 Situation

Gyeongnam Governor Kim Kyung-soo is paying respects at the National 3.15 Democratic Cemetery and Changwon Chung-hon Tower on the morning of the 4th. (Photo by Gyeongnam Province)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] Kim Kyung-soo, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, began his New Year's work in the Year of the Ox on the morning of the 4th by paying respects at the National 3.15 Democratic Cemetery and the Changwon Memorial Tower.

Governor Kim first visited the National 3.15 Democratic Cemetery to honor the noble spirit of the democratic martyrs, offering flowers and incense. In the guestbook, he wrote, "We overcame the crisis of democracy through the March 15th Movement. With the power of the residents, we will overcome the COVID-19 crisis and open a greater Gyeongnam, a greater future."

Next, Governor Kim visited the Changwon Memorial Tower, which enshrines the spirit tablets of patriotic martyrs from Gyeongnam, and silently prayed to comfort their souls.

In the guestbook, he left the message, "Your sacrifice and dedication protected Gyeongnam. Together with the residents, we will overcome today's crisis and open a greater Gyeongnam, a greater future," reaffirming his commitment to the New Year's provincial administration.

Meanwhile, this year's visit was conducted solo without the attendance of Vice Governors and senior officials, unlike previous years, to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Afterwards, Governor Kim moved to the provincial office and replaced the opening ceremony with a New Year's greeting to employees via a non-face-to-face video conference.