Park Wansu, Governor of Gyeongnam, "A Year for Gyeongnam's Rebound, Will Devote All Efforts as Governor"

2023 New Year's Greeting Meeting Held

Gyeongnam Governor Park Wan-su is giving a New Year's greeting at the 2023 New Year's Meeting. / Photo by Ryeong Lee ryeong@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] The New Year's gathering of Gyeongnam Province, which had been halted due to COVID-19, was held again after three years on the 4th at Changwon Convention Center (CECO).

This year's New Year's gathering was attended by about 500 people including Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province; Koo Ja-cheon, Chairman of Gyeongnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Nam Gil-woo, Chairman of Gyeongnam Newspaper; Kim Jin-bu, Chairman of the Provincial Council; Park Jong-hoon, Superintendent of Gyeongnam Office of Education; Kim Byung-soo, Chief of Gyeongnam Police Agency; Hong Nam-pyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, as well as key figures from politics, government, economy, media, and civic groups.

Before the event, Governor Park, Chairman Koo, Superintendent Park, Chief Kim, and Mayor Hong shook hands with the attending residents in front of the venue and exchanged New Year's greetings.

The gathering began with the chant of the 8th elected administration's vision, "Vibrant Gyeongnam, Happy Residents," followed by New Year's speeches from the Governor, Chamber Chairman, and Gyeongnam Newspaper Chairman, congratulatory remarks from the Provincial Council Chairman and Superintendent of Education, and New Year's greetings from members of the National Assembly and the Council of Mayors and County Heads.

The final program featured a performance symbolizing the hope that Gyeongnam will lead South Korea's space era, with a dynamic display of the Nuri rocket sculpture soaring upward.

On this day, Governor Park said, "As South Korea's defense industry gains global recognition, companies engaged in the defense industry in Gyeongnam are finding new hope," adding, "The shipbuilding industry is also improving, and with the confirmed establishment of the Space Aviation Agency, Gyeongnam is now opening the country's space vision."

He continued, "I am confident that the residents who have wisely overcome crises despite difficult economic conditions will turn this year's challenges into opportunities," and said, "If the leaders of Gyeongnam unite their will and hearts, it will be possible this time as well."

He stated, "We intend to start this year as the first year of Gyeongnam's new leap forward," and added, "If there is any role I can play as governor to solve Gyeongnam's difficulties and help the province's economy stand tall, I will do my best."

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