Kim Mikyung, Eunpyeong District Mayor, Receives Appreciation Plaque from Cardinal Yeom Sujeong

Thanks for Cooperation in Opening Eunpyeong Seongmo Hospital and Improving Environment of Susaek Cathedral

On the morning of the 23rd, Kim Mi-kyung, the mayor of Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, received a plaque of appreciation from Cardinal Yeom Soo-jung at the Catholic University Bishop's Residence. This plaque of appreciation is the first ever awarded to a district mayor by the Catholic Church. It was presented to Mayor Kim on behalf of the district in gratitude for her active interest and extensive cooperation in the environmental improvement and safety assurance of Susaek Cathedral, as well as the opening of Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital and the 'Saint Angber Center.'

The award ceremony was attended by Cardinal Yeom Soo-jung, Mayor Kim Mi-kyung, Father Hong Sang-pyo Paulo of Susaek Cathedral, Kim Jeong-woong Isidore, president of the Susaek Cathedral General Assembly, and other district and Susaek Cathedral officials.

The area near Susaek Cathedral is part of the Jeungsan 2 Redevelopment Promotion Zone, where redevelopment construction has been underway for about four years since 2019. During the project period, Susaek Cathedral was exposed to poor mass conditions due to surrounding noise and dust, but Eunpyeong-gu made every effort to improve the surrounding environment and ensure safety by holding meetings chaired by the mayor with related parties. The redevelopment project was completed in January this year, with improvements to surrounding infrastructure and the completion of apartment complexes.

Cardinal Yeom Soo-jung began his first pastoral work at Bulgwang-dong Cathedral after his ordination as a priest, and after his appointment as cardinal, he celebrated his first mass in the 'Eunpyeong Village,' showing his deep connection with Eunpyeong-gu.

Mayor Kim Mi-kyung said, "I am very honored to receive a plaque of appreciation from the cardinal. Moreover, since this is the first plaque of appreciation given to a district mayor by the Catholic Church, today will be remembered as a long-lasting honorable day," and added, "I will continue to do my best for the joint development of the Catholic Church and Eunpyeong."

Cardinal Yeom Soo-jung said, "I am pleased that Susaek Cathedral, the third oldest in Korea, has become a landmark that embraces history and harmonizes with the new town," and expressed gratitude, saying, "Thank you for your active interest and great cooperation so that Susaek Cathedral can be a place that serves the local community beyond religion."

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