Gimhae City Appoints Jangseong-dong External Cooperation Officer Effective August 1

On August 1st, the External Cooperation Officer of Jangseong-dong, Gimhae-si, Gyeongnam, will be appointed.

According to the city on the 31st, the External Cooperation Officer position was newly established to assist Mayor Hong Tae-yong in resolving current issues of the 8th term of Gimhae City and securing national and provincial funds by strengthening cooperation with the National Assembly, central government, and public institutions.

The role also includes discovering cooperative projects between local governments, coordinating current issues, and resolving conflicts.

Jangseong-dong, Gyeongnam Gimhae-si External Cooperation Officer. [Photo by Gimhae City Hall]

The newly appointed External Cooperation Officer Jang completed bachelor's, master's, and doctoral courses in Physical Education at Dong-A University and served as a professor in the Department of Physical Education and Sports at Dong-A University and Gyeongnam National University.

He has also served as the chairman of the Gimhae City Volunteer Organizations Council, vice chairman of the Gyeongsangnam-do Volunteer Organizations Council, central publicity committee member of the People Power Party, and volunteer leader of the Gyeongnam Provincial Party.

Officer Jang said, “Drawing on my experience working outside for the development of Gimhae, I will do my best as a member of the city administration to create a happy city where dreams come true together.”

A city official stated, “The appointment of Officer Jang, who has diverse experience and connections, is expected to be a great driving force in advancing urgent projects such as establishing the Northeast Asia logistics platform, the second relocation of public institutions, and hosting the National Sports Festival.”

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