Mayor Joo Gwangdeok Attends and Participates in Disabled Shulrun Competition, Pledges to Strengthen Welfare

Mayor Joo Gwangdeok of Namyangju City Encourages and Actively Communicates with Families with Disabilities
at the Gyeonggi Disabled Parents' Association Shulrun Competition

Namyangju City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwangdeok) announced on November 21 that the Namyangju branch of the Gyeonggi Disabled Parents' Association (headed by Kim Heejung) held a Shulrun competition at the Namyangju Northern Disabled Welfare Center.

Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju City, is delivering a greeting at the Shulrun Competition of the Namyangju Branch of the Gyeonggi Disabled Parents' Association held at the Namyangju Northern Disabled Welfare Center on the 21st. Provided by Namyangju City

This event was organized to help parent members with children with developmental disabilities enjoy leisure time, relieve stress, and strengthen bonds among participants through an accessible community sport that anyone can join without burden.

The competition was divided into several groups and conducted fairly under the supervision of professional referees. The atmosphere was bright and lively, with families cheering together, and participants enjoyed the excitement of taking part in the event. Notably, Mayor Joo Gwangdeok personally joined the open Shulrun match, encouraging the participants, and the scene was filled with applause and cheers, creating a warm and friendly environment.

In addition, Kim Sunmok, CEO of SNK Media, donated 1 million won in sponsorship funds and sponsored goods worth another 1 million won, which were used for a prize draw event that received an enthusiastic response from participants. Son Kinam, Senior Vice President of the Namyangju Disabled Sports Association, also attended and contributed to the operation of the event.

Joo Gwangdeok, Mayor of Namyangju, and other attendees are taking a commemorative photo at the Shulrun competition held by the Namyangju branch of the Gyeonggi Disabled Parents' Solidarity at the Namyangju Northern Disabled Welfare Center on the 21st. Provided by Namyangju City

Mayor Joo Gwangdeok stated, "This Shulrun competition was a valuable occasion for families with developmental disabilities to enjoy the games together and encourage each other," adding, "The city will continue to strengthen welfare policies for people with disabilities and their families so that they can feel more comfortable in the local community and experience welfare support in their daily lives."

Kim Heejung, head of the branch, said, "Thanks to this competition, families with developmental disabilities could participate without burden and support each other's daily lives," adding, "We will continue to work harder so that our families can rely on each other and grow into a warm community."

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