Nonsan City Appoints 61 Soldiers Nearing Discharge as Honorary Citizens

Nonsan Mayor Baek Seong-hyun is appointing soldiers about to be discharged as honorary citizens. / Nonsan City Hall

On the 4th, Nonsan City in Chungnam appointed 61 active-duty soldiers from the Army Training Center, who are about to be discharged, as honorary citizens and held the 'Getting to Know Nonsan' event.

On that day, the soldiers visited Nonsan's tourist attractions such as Gwanchoksa Temple, Baekje Military Museum, Tapjeongho Suspension Bridge, and Donam Seowon Confucian Academy.

The soldiers, appointed as honorary citizens, receive up to an 80% discount on admission fees for performances held at the Art Center.

Additionally, they receive a 50% discount on usage fees for places like Sunshine Land Survival Experience Center, and discounts ranging from a minimum of 15% to a maximum of 30% on accommodation and rental fees at Hanok Village and Yangcheon Natural Recreation Forest.

The city has been implementing a 4+1 administration that includes the military along with citizens, education, business, and administration.

In particular, leveraging Nonsan's characteristics as a defense-friendly city, the administration recognizes the military as an important member, proactively fulfilling necessary needs in each sector and implementing a mutually complementary and symbiotic administration.

Mayor Baek Seong-hyun stated, “Nonsan is a representative defense city of the Republic of Korea and regards the military as a partner living together in our community,” adding, “Through this event, we aim to build a strong bond with our soldiers and immerse them in the charm of Nonsan so that they will want to visit again.”

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