Shinan-gun, First Female Myeonjang Born... Opening the Door to History

Park Hyangran, Shinui Myeon Chief, Expects Great Response Through Resident Communication

On the 1st, Shinan-gun, Jeollanam-do, opened a new era by announcing a historic decision through the regular personnel reshuffle for the second half of the year.

According to the county on the 2nd, Shinan-gun appointed its first female myeonjang (township chief) in 55 years since it was separated from Muan-gun in 1969.

Park Hyang-ran, myeonjang of Sinui-myeon, is a native of Sinui-myeon who began her public service career in September 1992 as a grade 9 public official. She has served as the head of the Multicultural Family Center, head of the Public Relations Team, and deputy myeonjang of Sinui-myeon, and has now been appointed as myeonjang.

Park Hyang-ran, Chief of Sinui-myeon
[Photo by Sinan-gun]

Park Hyang-ran, who will be recorded as Shinan-gun’s first female myeonjang, is known for her meticulousness and consideration, and is already recognized by those around her as an exemplary public official with outstanding drive and affability.

Park Hyang-ran is expected to have a positive impact on Sinui-myeon and its residents, receiving praise from colleagues who have worked with her.

County Governor Park Woo-ryang praised Park Hyang-ran’s delicate approach and work execution skills, stating, “Her achievements are expected to have a positive influence on Sinui-myeon and the local residents.”

According to the ‘2023 Local Government Public Officials Personnel Statistics’ released by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, the proportion of female public officials in local governments has surpassed that of males for the first time, highlighting the recognition of women’s capabilities in this era. In this context, Shinan-gun’s first female myeonjang is receiving even greater expectations.

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