Saemaeul Movement Gwangju Branch Holds Gwangju Saemaeul Leaders Conference

The Saemaeul Movement Gwangju Branch held the ‘2024 Gwangju Saemaeul Leaders Conference’ on the 17th at Opo Sports Park.

The Saemaeul Movement Gwangju Branch is holding the "2024 Gwangju Saemaeul Leaders Conference" on the 17th at Opo Sports Park. Photo by Gyeonggi Gwangju City

Under the slogan ‘Saemaeul Movement Again, Together with the World,’ the event was attended by Mayor Bang Se-hwan, domestic and foreign guests, and over 400 Saemaeul leaders. They reviewed the Saemaeul Movement projects carried out throughout the year, encouraged the efforts made through awards for meritorious service, and fostered pride in community service.

The event began with an entrance ceremony for 16 eup, myeon, and dong districts, followed by a report on the achievements of 2024 and the presentation of the 2025 carbon neutrality action plan, awards for meritorious service, the chairman’s address, encouragement speeches, congratulatory remarks, reading of the resolution, and the singing of the Saemaeul song.

The second part of the event featured talent performances by Saemaeul leaders from the eup, myeon, and dong districts, providing an opportunity for communication and harmony among participants.

Shin Won-young, chairman of the Gwangju Branch, stated, “I thank the Saemaeul leaders who have shown the power of the green vests through their volunteer activities for the local community, and we will continue to promote various projects together with the citizens.”

Mayor Bang Se-hwan said, “I once again thank the Saemaeul leaders who have played a leading role in revitalizing the Saemaeul Movement and developing the local community despite difficult circumstances. I hope you will take the lead in making Gwangju a city full of hope and happiness by making warm sharing and volunteering a daily habit.”

Meanwhile, the Gwangju Saemaeul Association is actively carrying out the Saemaeul Movement in daily life through initiatives such as the visiting Love Red Food Truck, carbon neutrality practice projects, quarantine volunteer work, and seasonal and kimchi-making activities.

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