Busan Gijang-gun, 30th Anniversary of Reestablishment This Year... Pledges a New Start as a Year of Leap Forward

‘A City Embracing Happiness, Gijang Opening the Future’ Steps Forward

On the 2nd, Gijang-gun, Busan, marked the official start of the 'Year of the Eulsa Year Government Office 2025' with a memorial ceremony honoring the spirits of the patriots at the Gijang Anti-Japanese Movement Monument.

Jung Jong-bok, the head of Gijang County, and senior officials are paying their respects at the Gijang Anti-Japanese Movement Memorial Tower. Photo by Gijang County

The ceremony was attended by County Governor Jeong Jong-bok and over 40 senior officials, who paid tribute to the patriots who devoted themselves to the country and Gijang-gun by offering flowers, incense, and a moment of silence.

Additionally, without holding a separate New Year's ceremony, Governor Jeong Jong-bok exchanged New Year's greetings and well-wishes with senior officials, reaffirming a renewed commitment to county administration for the year and pledging a vigorous new start.

Especially this year, marking the meaningful 30th anniversary of the county's reestablishment, the civilian, public, and political sectors have agreed to communicate closely and cooperate for Gijang-gun's new leap forward.

Governor Jeong Jong-bok emphasized, "2025 is the inaugural year for Gijang-gun's new leap forward," and expressed his aspiration, saying, "We will all join hands to realize a city embracing happiness and opening the future, taking a great stride forward for our county."

Jung Jong-bok, the head of Gijang County, and senior officials are paying their respects at the Gijang Anti-Japanese Movement Memorial Tower and making new resolutions for the New Year. Photo by Gijang County

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