Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, "Strengthening the Economy and Securing Livelihoods with the Spirit of Mabu Jeongje"

2024 Gyeongnam Province New Year's Meeting Held

“Just like the saying 'Mabu Jeongje (馬不停蹄)' which means a running horse never stops its hooves, we will make this year a year of leap forward based on the foundation laid last year.”

Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, said this at the 2024 New Year's Meeting held at Changwon Convention Center (CECO) on the afternoon of the 3rd.

Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, is expressing his aspirations for the operation of Gyeongnam provincial administration in the new year at the 2024 New Year's greeting event.
[Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Government]

Governor Park emphasized, “If 2023 was a year when Gyeongnam overcame the prolonged stagnation period and laid the foundation for a leap forward, then 2024, the Year of Gapjin, will be the year of full-fledged leap forward.”

He also expressed his ambition, saying, “In the new year, together with 3.3 million residents, we will open a new era of hope for Gyeongnam. We will make the economy stronger and the livelihood of the people more secure.”

Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, is conversing with attendees at the 2024 New Year's greeting event.
[Photo by Lee Se-ryeong]

He continued, “Despite the difficult economic conditions last year, Gyeongnam achieved many accomplishments thanks to the leaders and residents who worked together. This year, I hope that farmers, entrepreneurs, workers, and all residents of Gyeongnam will be comfortable and happy, and that all their wishes will come true.”

About 500 people attended the New Year's Meeting, including Governor Park, Choi Jae-ho, Chairman of the Gyeongnam Chamber of Commerce Council, Kim Jin-bu, Chairman of the Provincial Council, Park Jong-hoon, Superintendent of Gyeongnam Office of Education, Kim Byung-woo, Chief of Gyeongnam Police Agency, Nam Gil-woo, Chairman of Gyeongnam Newspaper, mayors, county governors, members of the National Assembly, city and provincial council members, professors, and key figures from politics, government, media, economy, and civic groups within the province.

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