Changwon Special Mayor Hong Nampyo Personally Expresses Gratitude on Teachers' Day

On the 13th, Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam, personally visited Seongho Elementary School, the oldest school with the longest tradition and history in Changwon, to celebrate the 43rd Teachers' Day and express his encouragement and gratitude to the teachers for their hard work.

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, is having a conversation with Cha Yumi, principal of Seongho Elementary School, across from him.

On this day, Mayor Hong took a special time to walk around the school grounds with Principal Cha Yumi, directly communicating with the school and listening to their opinions.

He especially expressed deep gratitude to Seongho Elementary School, which was established in 1901 and has produced numerous talented individuals for the local community, saying, “I hope the school will continue to be a joyful school, a place of learning, and a safe school, becoming the center of local culture and education.”

Additionally, on the occasion of Teachers' Day, he conveyed a message of respect and gratitude for teachers through the city’s website.

Mayor Hong stated, “Thanks to the investment in education and nurturing of talent despite difficult and challenging conditions, Changwon City has risen as the center of manufacturing in South Korea. This is solely due to the sacrifice and dedication of countless teachers who have devoted their lives with a sense of mission.” He expressed his gratitude and respect to the teachers in the education field who always strive to provide better education and guide the proper growth of students.

◆ Full Text of the Teachers' Day Appreciation Message

On the occasion of the 43rd Teachers' Day in 2024, I extend my respect and gratitude to all teachers who always work diligently in the field of education.

Despite difficult and challenging conditions, thanks to your investment in education and nurturing of excellent talent, South Korea has risen to become one of the world’s top 10 economies, and Changwon City has stood tall as the center of manufacturing in South Korea.

This is solely due to the sacrifice and dedication of countless teachers who have devoted their lives with a sense of mission. However, contrary to the saying “Do not even step on a teacher’s shadow,” the authority of teachers in our country is currently in crisis.

No matter how much the educational field has changed with the times, respect and gratitude toward teachers must never fade.

Changwon City will move forward together with teachers. We promise to do our best to ensure that teachers’ authority is recognized and that a culture of respect for teachers is restored.

Once again, I wish all teachers health and happiness. Thank you.

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