Changwon Special City Hosts the 10th Changwon Social Workers Conference

Prepared to Redefine the Status and Role of Social Workers

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam held the 10th Changwon City Social Workers Conference at the Citizen Hall, organized by the Changwon City Social Workers Association.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Song Jong-gu] On the afternoon of the 28th, Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam held the '10th Changwon City Social Workers Conference' organized by the Changwon City Social Workers Association at the Citizen Hall.

The event aimed to boost the morale and pride of social workers who have devoted themselves to enhancing citizens' welfare.

About 150 people attended, including Hong Nam-pyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Kim Yi-geun, Chairman of the Changwon Special City Council, city council members from the Economic Welfare and Women's Committee, heads of welfare-related organizations, and social workers.

The event proceeded with awards for social welfare meritorious persons, congratulatory speeches, donation ceremonies, and social workers' oath-taking. Thirteen individuals were honored, including Professor Kang Do-myeong of the Department of Social Welfare at Masan University, who received the Changwon City Social Worker Award for contributions to social welfare development.

Lee Seong-bae, Chairman of the Changwon City Social Workers Association, said, “We will do our best to strengthen the professionalism of social workers and create a platform where social workers can participate and communicate together to enhance their welfare.”

Mayor Hong said, “I thank all social workers who silently dedicate themselves in the field despite difficult conditions. We will do our best to improve the rights and treatment of social workers so that they can work with pride and fulfillment.”

He added, “I also ask for much cooperation and participation in creating a welfare ecosystem where the difficulties faced by citizens are not the burden of individuals but are embraced together by our community.”

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