Gyeongnam Province Focuses on Innovative Growth for the Future

Emphasis on Greater Busan-Ulsan-Gyeongnam Cooperation, Balanced Development of Western Gyeongnam, and Recovery of the Livelihood Economy

Ha Byung-pil, Acting Governor of Gyeongnam Province, is attending the 2022 New Year's Ceremony held at the main auditorium of the new building of Gyeongnam Provincial Office on the 3rd and taking a commemorative photo.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Gyeongsangnam-do held a New Year's ceremony on the 3rd at the new government building auditorium, pledging to create a "Safe Gyeongnam, Happy Residents."

Acting Governor Ha Byung-pil said, "Let us prioritize residents' safety as the top administrative task, and focus on ultra-wide cooperation among Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam (BooUlGyeong), balanced development of western Gyeongnam, and innovative growth for Gyeongnam's future."

He especially emphasized, "To create a safe Gyeongnam and happy residents, overcoming COVID-19 and revitalizing the livelihood economy are most important," urging everyone to do their best in overcoming COVID-19.

He added, "We must launch the BooUlGyeong Special Self-Governing Body to foster cooperative projects, expand the metropolitan public transportation network, and cultivate customized talent to strengthen regional competitiveness," emphasizing, "Western Gyeongnam should also be developed in balance as an important axis of BooUlGyeong cooperation."

At the ceremony, a New Year's hope message video was screened, conveying the meaning of overcoming COVID-19 in the Year of the Tiger, featuring employees born in the Year of the Tiger, COVID-19 situation room workers, and staff in charge of the cafeteria and environmental maintenance.

Medals and commendations were also awarded to organizations and individuals who contributed to the nation and Gyeongnam's development.

Budget Officer Min Ki-sik and Water Quality Management Section Chief Lee Jae-gi received the Order of Service Merit, Green Stripes; Ha Jung-soo, Education Innovation Officer of the Integrated Education Promotion Team, received the Order of Service Merit.

Forest Policy Section Officer Choi Dong-seong and Legal Affairs Officer Kim Yeon-ah received the Presidential Citation, while the Legal Affairs Office, Industrial Innovation Division, Welfare Policy Division, and Child and Youth Division each received Ministerial Citations.

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