Suncheon-si Holds 2021 Year-End Ceremony via Video

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[Suncheon=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Heo Seok) wrapped up its annual work with a year-end closing ceremony on the 31st.

The ceremony was held as a video event with only a minimal number of attendees, including Mayor Heo Seok and senior officials, to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

At the ceremony, Mayor Heo presented certificates of commendation to outstanding and exemplary public officials and awarded departments selected for the top 10 news stories that highlighted Suncheon, encouraging the efforts of related officials.

In his year-end address, Mayor Heo said, “Due to COVID-19, we had to spend a long time encouraging each other through difficult times,” adding, “Despite these adverse conditions, we were able to safely conclude the year thanks to the mature 290,000 democratic citizens.”

He also stated, “Next year, Suncheon will be like a child, growing and developing every day as a city of hope,” and added, “I look forward to and await the dawn of the new year of the Im In (Tiger) year, carrying dreams together with the citizens.”

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