"We Support Youth Uniformed Workers"... Dongjak-gu Launches First-Ever Appreciation Week Among Local Districts

Appreciation Week for 555 Young Uniformed Workers
in Police, Fire, and Military Service

On June 12, Dongjak-gu in Seoul announced that it will operate the "Youth Uniformed Workers Appreciation Week" from June 16 to June 20, marking the first such initiative among local districts in recognition of Patriots and Veterans Month.

This appreciation week was planned as a new project proposed by the Dongjak-gu Youth Mayor. During this period, the district will encourage and recognize the efforts of young uniformed workers?including police officers, firefighters, and soldiers?who are dedicated to the safety of local residents. The district plans to conduct a support campaign, hold a roundtable discussion, and present certificates of appreciation and commendations.

The district will display banners with messages of gratitude at designated billboards and in areas with high foot traffic, such as subway stations. At 4:00 p.m. on June 17, a "Youth Uniformed Workers Roundtable" will be held in the district office's planning situation room, attended by key figures including Park Ilha, Mayor of Dongjak-gu, the Air Force Aviation Safety Group Commander, the Dongjak Police Chief, the Dongjak Fire Chief, and the Head of the Seoul Southern Veterans Affairs Office.

On that day, the district will present certificates of appreciation to each institution and a representative commendation to a young uniformed worker. Letters of support written by local children and 1,000 bottles of vitamins worth approximately 80 million won, sponsored by Bukwang Pharm, will also be distributed to each institution. Following this, the Youth Mayor and uniformed workers will have an open discussion to share suggestions and concerns.

According to Dongjak-gu, there are a total of 1,176 uniformed workers in the district, of which 555 are young people between the ages of 19 and 39.

Park Ilha, Mayor of Dongjak-gu, stated, "I hope that the 'Youth Uniformed Workers Appreciation Week,' which reflects Dongjak-gu's identity as a center of patriotism, will help spread a culture of respect and support for these individuals," adding, "We will continue to pursue a variety of youth-oriented policies in the future."

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