Changwon Mayor Hong Nampyo: "Unite and Collaborate to Strengthen Changwon's Future"

"Above all, let us unite and come together to revitalize Changwon's economy and prepare for Changwon's future."

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, said this during his New Year's address at the 2025 Changwon City New Year's Meeting held on the 14th at the Changwon Convention Center (CECO) Convention Hall.

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, is delivering a New Year's address at the 2025 Changwon City New Year's Meeting held at the Convention Hall of Changwon Convention Center (CECO). Photo by Lee Seryeong

Mayor Hong said, "At the beginning of the new year, words like dreams and hope are often used, but this year, words like upheaval, turmoil, chaos, and rapid change are frequently mentioned," adding, "It is especially important to manage change well during such times."

He stated, "This year is a year when change is more important than ever," and "Everyone gathered here must join forces to lead this year successfully."

He continued, "To reach the goals we have set, everyone here and all the citizens of Changwon must look in the same direction and move forward," emphasizing again, "For that, harmony and unity are most important."

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, Gyeongnam, is exchanging New Year's greetings with citizens visiting the event hall at the 2025 Changwon City New Year's Meeting. Photo by Lee Seryeong

Mayor Hong said, "Our Changwon City intends to place emphasis on harmony and unity this year."

He added, "Above all, we will revitalize Changwon's economy and strengthen the social safety net," and "We will continue to carry out policies to prepare for Changwon's future and revitalize the economy, such as defense and nuclear power, which have been promoted since the 8th elected administration, without any setbacks."

Furthermore, he said, "I sincerely hope that everyone receives much energy from the Blue Snake of the Eulsa year and achieves their wishes while staying healthy."

The 2025 Changwon City New Year's Meeting was held at the Changwon Convention Center (CECO) Convention Hall in Gyeongnam. Photo by Se-ryeong Lee

This year's Changwon City New Year's Meeting began with a moment of silence for the patriotic martyrs and the victims of the Jeju Air passenger plane accident that occurred last year, followed by New Year's addresses, congratulatory speeches, New Year's greetings, and the screening of a video featuring interviews with citizens sharing their New Year's hopes.

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