"Water and Our Future Are One"... Busan Holds 'World Water Day' Commemoration Event

"The future of water is the future of all of us."

The city of Busan (Mayor Park Hyungjoon) and the Busan Waterworks Headquarters will hold a variety of commemorative events in celebration of the UN-designated "World Water Day."

World Water Day is observed annually on March 22, having been established at the 47th UN General Assembly in 1992. Since 1995, Korea has also held commemorative events organized by the government and local authorities to raise awareness of the importance of water and promote water conservation.

This year, Busan will host the following events for World Water Day: ▲ a commemorative ceremony and expert lecture ▲ a water-saving SNS event.

The commemorative ceremony and expert lecture will take place at 2 p.m. on March 21 in the International Conference Hall at City Hall. More than 150 people, including Deputy Mayor for Future Innovation Kim Gwanghoe, citizens, organizations, and related agencies, will attend.

During the ceremony, 12 individuals who have contributed to the preservation of the water environment will be recognized with a commendation from the Mayor of Busan, followed by commemorative speeches and congratulatory remarks. There will also be a performance reflecting on the diverse values that water provides.

The following expert lecture will be delivered by Dr. Choi Jongsu, who has spent over 30 years researching water at public institutions and has been active in government, academia, and media. The lecture is titled "Finding Answers in Water in the Era of Climate Crisis."

Additionally, an SNS event will be held from March 17 to 23 on the city's official Instagram account.

Citizens who answer the quiz and leave comments about practicing water conservation on the World Water Day post will be entered into a draw, with 30 winners receiving a mobile voucher worth 10,000 won.

The Busan Waterworks Headquarters will also host various events for World Water Day, including ▲ the On-the-Go Soonsu365 Water Truck Campaign ▲ environmental cleanup activities ▲ the Soonsu365 Sharing Happiness Project, as well as policy promotion, water conservation campaigns, and ▲ a World Water Day commemorative seminar.

The "On-the-Go Soonsu365 Water Truck Campaign" will be held on March 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Baekgyeong Square of Pukyong National University. The campaign aims to improve public perception of tap water as safe for drinking. Participants can taste beverages made with "Soonsu365," enjoy mini-quiz games and other fun activities, and consult with water quality experts to address questions about tap water.

The "Environmental Cleanup Activities" began on March 14 and will continue until March 21. Around 150 employees from the Waterworks Headquarters' Facility Management Office, Myeongjang, Hwamyeong, and Deoksan Water Purification Plants, and the Dongnae Integrated, Jungdongbu, Yeongdo, and Nambu branches will clean the surroundings of reservoirs, water sources, intake stations, and local drinking fountains, while promoting the importance of clean tap water.

The "Soonsu365 Sharing Happiness Project" and other policy promotions and water conservation campaigns will be held on March 21 at various locations, including Namil Life Square in Nambumin-dong, Sinmora Intersection, Daecheon Park in Jwadong, Saemteo Park in Goejeong-dong, and Areum Park in Gijang-eup, organized by the five regional offices of the Waterworks Headquarters. These events will promote various policies, such as the free home tap water inspection service, and address citizens' questions and concerns on-site.

The "World Water Day Commemorative Seminar" will be held at 2 p.m. on March 28 in the main conference room of the Waterworks Headquarters, hosted by the Water Quality Research Institute. The seminar will feature presentations and discussions on "Enhancing Waterworks Efficiency Using the Latest Digital Technologies."

Kim Byungki, Director of the Busan Waterworks Headquarters, said, "We hope these various commemorative events will serve as an opportunity to raise awareness of the value and importance of drinking water," adding, "The Waterworks Headquarters will strive to provide clean and safe tap water 365 days a year."

Lee Byungseok, Director of the Busan Water Policy Office, emphasized, "We hope that experiencing these various events will help everyone recognize the value of a glass of water we drink every day and the importance of preserving the water environment," and added, "We will actively work to secure safe drinking water and expand water resources for the future."

Busan City Hall.

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