Let's Make a Strong Start This Year Too! ... Gimhae-si New Year's Meeting Held

The 2023 New Year's Meeting of Gimhae City, Gyeongnam Province was held.
[Image source=Gimhae City Hall]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] On the evening of the 5th, Gimhae City in Gyeongnam held the 2023 New Year's Greeting Meeting at the Grand Ballroom of Gimhae Ice Square Hotel.

The New Year's Greeting Meeting, held every year with local businesspeople, politicians, and key figures, had been suspended due to the spread of COVID-19 but resumed after three years following the easing of government quarantine guidelines.

According to the city, about 300 key figures attended the meeting, including Mayor Hong Taeyong, Chairman Park Myungjin of the Gimhae Chamber of Commerce and Industry, National Assembly members Min Hongcheol and Kim Jeongho, Chairman Ryu Myeongyeol of the Gimhae City Council, as well as heads of various institutions and organizations and company representatives.

In his New Year's address, Chairman Park said, "The domestic and international economic environment is challenging due to high inflation, high interest rates, and high exchange rates," adding, "If we rearm ourselves with entrepreneurial spirit and lead the corporate economy enthusiastically, we can turn crises into opportunities."

Hong Tae-yong, Mayor of Gimhae City, Gyeongnam, is delivering a New Year's greeting at the 2023 New Year's meeting. [Image source=Gimhae City Hall]

Mayor Hong said, "I am well aware that businesspeople have taken the lead in pioneering through difficult economic conditions," and added, "I hope today, the day we start with hope, will be a strong starting point for a vigorous leap forward in the Year of the Rabbit."

Assemblyman Min said, "Everyone says the economic situation is difficult this year, but I hope everyone will stay strong," and added, "I will do my best to support policies so that businesspeople can smile and to prepare measures to overcome difficulties."

Assemblyman Kim said, "I believe that if we help each other, we can overcome any hardship," and added, "Through policies, I will wholeheartedly be the foundation and provide unwavering support so that businesspeople do not struggle."

Chairman Ryu said, "As the saying 'Mabujakchim (摩斧作針)' goes, no matter how difficult the task, persistent effort will lead to success," and expressed his respect for entrepreneurs.

Honorary Chairman Ryu Jinsu of the Gimhae Chamber of Commerce also said, "I pay tribute to all entrepreneurs who have led the local economy well and served as a pillar during difficult times," adding, "Let us work together to overcome this crisis smoothly."

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