Mayor Sangjin Shin: "Dogs Are Family... I Will Create a Happier Seongnam Together"

Sangjin Shin, Mayor of Seongnam, Leads the Vision for a Pet-Friendly City
Attends Opening Ceremony of Nakseongdae Neighborhood Park Dog Playground and Highlights Pet Policies

Sangjin Shin, Mayor of Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, is continuing his policy initiatives to make the city more pet-friendly.

Sangjin Shin, Mayor of Seongnam (fifth from the right), is attending the opening ceremony of the Nakseongdae Neighborhood Park Dog Playground and cutting the ribbon together with guests. Provided by Seongnam City

On May 31, Mayor Shin attended the opening ceremony of the dog playground at Nakseongdae Neighborhood Park in Bundang-gu, where he engaged with citizens and celebrated the creation of a new leisure space.

At the event, Mayor Shin stated, "Dogs are not just pets, but precious family members who share our lives," adding, "By raising a dog myself, I have gained a deeper understanding of and empathy for the lives of our citizens."

He also emphasized, "I hope this dog playground will become more than just a facility, serving as a space where citizens and their pets can communicate and come together." He further stated, "We will continue to promote pet-related policies, such as the opening of a municipal animal hospital and hosting pet culture festivals."

In addition to his ongoing efforts in welfare, public healthcare, and urban environment improvement, Mayor Shin is also actively working to create a city environment where both pets and citizens can be happy together.

Approximately 50 people, including city council members and local residents, attended the opening ceremony, which featured a project progress report, congratulatory remarks, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. After the event, there was also an opportunity to tour the facility with citizens and gather a variety of opinions.

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