Voluntary Gathering of Civic Culture 'Mokpo Citizen Culture Forum' Launched

Starting Full-Scale Activities with the Founding Anniversary General Meeting on the 19th

On the 19th, Park Soo-kyung, representative of the Mokpo Citizens' Culture Forum, waving the forum flag at the inaugural general meeting.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seunghyun Jeong] The Mokpo Citizens' Cultural Forum, located in Mokpo City, Jeollanam-do, has begun new regional cultural activities starting with its inaugural general meeting.

The general meeting held around 2 p.m. on the 19th at the Mokpo International Football Center auditorium was attended by Kim Jong-sik, Mayor of Mokpo, Kim Won-i, Member of the National Assembly for Mokpo City, Park Chang-su, Chairman of the Mokpo City Council, Jeon Gyeong-seon, Choi Seon-guk, Park Moon-ok, members of the Jeollanam-do Provincial Assembly, as well as about 120 guests and members.

The meeting proceeded in the order of opening declaration, forum flag entrance and handover ceremony, citizen pledge, and reading of the purpose statement.

Mayor Kim Jong-sik of Mokpo, who attended the meeting, encouraged, “The Mokpo Citizens' Cultural Forum is a purely civilian organization, and it is very important that a culture-related forum has been launched in Mokpo,” adding, “Cultural tourism is directly linked to the development of Mokpo, and we have high expectations for the activities of the Mokpo Citizens' Cultural Forum.”

In particular, this forum was formed mainly by Park Soo-kyung, Executive Chairperson of the 31st National Dance Festival, along with opinion leaders representing each regional subcommittee and citizens from various fields.

The forum is composed of subcommittees for arts, education, women, men, youth, and advisory committees, with 117 members registered, planning to carry out active activities.

The forum aims to contribute to the cultural development of the local community by fostering mature civic culture, nurturing cultural citizens, and discovering culture, thereby embracing diverse cultures and restoring the history of developing Mokpo’s unique culture. To this end, it is expected to enhance the cultural capabilities of Mokpo citizens through regular meetings and cultural forums.

Park Soo-kyung, representative of the Mokpo Citizens' Cultural Forum, expressed her ambition, saying, “Our Mokpo has been severely undervalued compared to what it possesses,” and added, “As we enter the era of the West Coast, it is time for a second leap forward. The Mokpo Citizens' Cultural Forum will take the lead in research and development and civilian diplomacy efforts to become a center of culture, tourism, and industry.”

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