Gyeongju City Discusses 80th Liberation Anniversary and 2040 Urban Plan... Establishes 20-Year Blueprint for the Future

Gyeongju City has reviewed two major initiatives in one place: reflecting on the historical significance of the 80th anniversary of Liberation and outlining a blueprint for urban development toward 2040.

On August 11, Mayor Joo Nakyoung of Gyeongju presided over a meeting of local headquarters chiefs in the city hall's main conference room. He received reports on the preparations for the 80th Liberation Day commemoration event and the launch plan for the "2040 Gyeongju Urban Master Plan and Urban Management Plan" study, and discussed the direction for their implementation.

Joo Nakyoung, mayor of Gyeongju, is speaking at the regional headquarters meeting.

During the meeting, the detailed plan for the 80th Liberation Day commemoration event, scheduled for August 15, was presented.

The ceremony will take place at 10 a.m. in front of the Silla Bell, with more than 400 participants including independence patriots and their families, veterans' organizations, civic groups, related institutions, and the general public.

The event will feature the awarding of commendations to independence patriots, a congratulatory address, the singing of the Liberation Day song, and a performance. Side events will include an exhibition of materials related to the patriotic movement and a Taegukgi distribution campaign organized by the Volunteer Crime Prevention Association and the Gyeongju Council of the National Unification Advisory Council.

The meeting also included a report on the launch plan for the "2040 Gyeongju Urban Master Plan and Urban Management Plan," which is Gyeongju's long-term development strategy.

This study aims to comprehensively reflect changes in urban conditions, the city's future vision, and balanced development strategies, and will present the urban spatial structure and land use direction for the next 20 years.

Mayor Joo Nakyoung stated, "As we mark the 80th anniversary of Liberation, we will thoroughly prepare so that this meaningful event honors the noble intentions of our forebears and allows all citizens to carry on the spirit of patriotism. Through the establishment of the 2040 Urban Master Plan, we will prepare for Gyeongju's sustainable future and achieve balanced development that citizens can truly experience."

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