Mayor Baek Kyunghyun: "We Will Strengthen Support and Communication to Realize a Welfare Community"

Guri City Holds 26th Social Welfare Day Ceremony
Over 200 Public and Private Social Welfare Workers Participate
Awards Presented to Contributors and Networking Opportunities Provided

Guri City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Baek Kyunghyun) announced that it held the "26th Social Welfare Day" commemorative event at the Guri City Gymnasium on the 10th.

Baek Kyunghyun, mayor of Guri City, is holding the '26th Social Welfare Day' commemorative event at the Guri City Gymnasium on the 10th. Provided by Guri City

This event was organized by the Guri City General Social Welfare Center, with approximately 200 public and private social welfare workers and related personnel in attendance. They took time to reflect on the significance of social welfare and to network with one another.

"Social Welfare Day" is a national commemorative day established and implemented since 2000 based on the Social Welfare Services Act. The event is held every September to enhance the pride of social welfare workers and to raise public awareness of the importance of social welfare.

This year’s event was divided into a morning commemorative ceremony and an afternoon sports competition. During the ceremony held in the seminar room, a total of 12 individuals were recognized for their contributions to social welfare, including commendations from the Minister of Health and Welfare. The afternoon sports competition, held in the gymnasium, featured a friendly athletic meet with various activities such as group jump rope, tug-of-war, dodgeball, and foot volleyball, fostering teamwork and unity among participants. During lunchtime, experience booths operated by different organizations provided a space for participants to freely mingle and communicate.

Baek Kyunghyun, mayor of Guri City, stated, "This event was an opportunity to encourage and recognize the dedication and hard work of social welfare workers, as well as to share the achievements accomplished through public-private cooperation. Going forward, we will continue to deliver welfare outcomes that citizens can truly feel, and will further strengthen support and communication to realize a welfare community."

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