Jo Hak-su, Deputy Mayor of Yangju City, Marks a Beautiful End to 33 Years of Public Service

Recognized for Outstanding Planning Skills and Meticulous Execution as a Model in the Public Sector

Jo Hak-su, Deputy Mayor of Yangju City (front row, far left) honorary retirement ceremony [Provided by Yangju City]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Jo Hak-su, Deputy Mayor of Yangju City, held an honorary retirement meeting on the 25th and will conclude his 33-year public service career on the 30th.

Deputy Mayor Jo began his public service career in 1988 in Yeoncheon County, transferred to Gyeonggi Province in 1990, and after being promoted to Local Secretary in 2009, he held key positions in major provincial affairs such as Head of the Northern Development Strategy Promotion Planning Team, Childcare and Youth Officer, and Planning and Budget Officer.

Recognized for his outstanding planning skills and meticulous work execution, he was promoted to Local Deputy Director in June 2017, serving as Deputy Mayor of Pocheon City, Director of Lifelong Education Bureau, and since January last year, has been serving as Deputy Mayor of Yangju City.

He has been a role model to his colleagues with his attitude of always doing his best, exceptional passion for work, and gentle leadership. In recognition of these achievements, he received numerous awards including the Presidential Citation, two Ministerial Citations from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, and two Governor Citations.

While serving as Deputy Mayor of Yangju City, Deputy Mayor Jo successfully carried out key projects driving the city’s leap as a central city in northern Gyeonggi Province, based on his excellent administrative skills and crisis response capabilities developed through long years of rich administrative experience.

In his retirement speech, Deputy Mayor Jo said, "I sincerely thank Mayor Lee Seong-ho, who has shown unwavering interest and encouragement, as well as my colleagues and junior staff, for allowing me to conclude over 40 years of public service honorably. Even after leaving Yangju City, I will hold pride and confidence as an honorary citizen and wish for the development of the inspiring city of Yangju."

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