"There Is No Absolute Despair"... Pohang City Commemorates the 13th Anniversary of the Late Honorary Chairman Park Tae-jun

Achievements of Chairman Park Leading Pohang and Korea's Development Based on the 'Cheongam Spirit'

Mayor Lee Kang-deok: "With an indomitable spirit, let's unite to overcome the challenges facing the region"

On the 13th, Pohang City held a memorial event at the POSTECH Nobel Hill to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the passing of the late Cheongam Park Tae-joon, Honorary Chairman of POSCO.

On the 13th, Pohang City held a memorial event at the POSTECH Nobel Plaza to commemorate the 13th anniversary of the passing of the late Cheongam Park Tae-joon, Honorary Chairman of POSCO. Photo by Pohang City

On this day, Mayor Lee Kang-deok, City Council Chairman Kim Il-man, senior officials, and city council members visited the statue of Honorary Chairman Park Tae-joon located within POSTECH to lay flowers and pay their respects.

The attendees honored the noble spirit of Chairman Park Tae-joon, who left a significant and profound mark on the industrialization of South Korea with unparalleled passion and perseverance. They reflected on his achievements dedicated to the development of Pohang and South Korea, based on the ‘Cheongam Spirit’ of challenge and creativity.

Mayor Lee Kang-deok stated, “The indomitable spirit emphasized by Chairman Park Tae-joon, that there is no absolute despair, resonates deeply amid the current crisis facing the steel industry in our local community. Let us unite our efforts to overcome the challenges confronting the region and create a greater future for Pohang, grounded in the Cheongam Spirit, which is the pride of Pohang citizens.”

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