Mayor Jin Kyohun Vows to Build an Inclusive Gangseo District

46th Disabled Persons Day Ceremony

Jin Kyohun, Mayor of Gangseo District, Seoul, announced on the 21st, "I will do my utmost to build an inclusive Gangseo District where people with and without disabilities join hands, open their hearts, and connect the world."

Jin Kyohun, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, Seoul, is delivering a congratulatory speech at the '46th Disabled Persons Day Ceremony' held at the Gayang Sports Center on the 21st. Provided by Gangseo-gu.

Mayor Jin made these remarks while attending the '46th Disabled Persons Day Ceremony' held at the Gayang Sports Center that day. The event, organized by the Gangseo District Federation of Disabled Persons Associations (President Kim Yongje), was attended by more than 900 people, including Assemblywoman Han Jeongae (Gangseo-byeong, Policy Committee Chairperson of the Democratic Party), members of disability organizations, and their families.

The ceremony began with a joint entrance by Mayor Jin and President Kim, and proceeded in two parts: the first part as the official ceremony, and the second as a time of unity. The first part featured the reading of the Human Rights Charter for Persons with Disabilities, commendations for those who have contributed to disability welfare, and the presentation of welfare support funds. The second part included a congratulatory performance.

Gangseo District designated the week starting from the 18th as Disabled Persons Day Commemoration Week and has been running a variety of programs. On the 22nd, a cultural event called "Oh! Dance Day" will be held at Hobak Night in Hwagok-dong, where people with developmental disabilities and care workers will participate together. On the 24th, there will be a film screening on the theme of disability rights.

Mayor Jin emphasized, "Disability is not a criterion for separation, but one aspect of our society living together," adding, "We will create a Gangseo where everyone can learn without discrimination, work as members of society, participate in the local community, and be respected."

Jin Kyohun, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, Seoul (right), is greeting a person with a disability at the Disability Day commemorative ceremony on the 21st. Provided by Gangseo-gu.

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