Pohang City Accelerates Multidimensional Governance: Honoring Fallen Heroes, Youth Future Policy, and Heatwave Relief Measures

70th Memorial Ceremony for Student Volunteer Soldiers Held

5th Pohang Garden City Youth Forum Launched

Tailored Heatwave Support for 85 Vulnerable Households

Fire Safety Advisory for Outdoor Air Conditioning Units in Apartment Complexes

Following a memorial ceremony held on August 11 to honor the noble sacrifice of the student volunteer soldiers who died in action, Pohang City has also been proactively pushing forward with a youth-oriented Garden City Forum and comprehensive measures to ensure public safety and livelihood against the ongoing heatwave, demonstrating a multidimensional approach to municipal governance.

On August 11, Pohang City held the memorial ceremony at the Student Volunteer Army Victory Memorial Hall in Yongheung-dong, Buk-gu, with about 150 participants, including surviving student volunteers and heads of veterans’ organizations.

Pohang Mayor Yongson Park is paying tribute to the noble sacrifice and dedication of the student volunteer soldiers who dedicated their youth to the country at the Student Volunteer Soldiers Victory Memorial Hall located in Yongheung-dong, Buk-gu, on the 11th. Provided by Pohang City

During the event, the reading of a decorated soldier’s personal account by a member of the student volunteer army and a letter from the late student soldier Lee Wookeun, presented by a Pohang High School student, served as poignant remembrances of the sacrifice and sorrow experienced by these young individuals who gave their lives for their country.

Pohang City plans to continue strengthening welfare policies for veterans in order to honor and perpetuate the patriotic spirit and commitment of those who served before.

On the same day, over 100 youths and experts gathered at the city hall’s main conference room for a forum titled “Pohang: A City in a Garden.”

Five teams from local middle and high schools presented their ideas, including: ▲ development of a citizen participation garden app ▲ gardens to reduce fine dust in front of schools ▲ Smart Garden along the railway forest ▲ local extinction response based on green transition ▲ and the GREEN Pohang Project.

During the expert discussion session, participants explored ways to actively utilize the creative proposals of youth as foundational resources for city administration.

As part of its response to the climate crisis, from July 28 to August 9, Pohang City provided on-site support to 85 households in vulnerable groups, such as elderly people living alone, who are particularly at risk during the current heatwave.

Climate adaptation consultants visited these households directly to provide guidance on heat illness prevention and distributed supplies such as summer blankets, sun umbrellas, and ready-to-eat meals.

The city plans to further expand climate adaptation projects in the future, including applying for public projects such as heat-reflective paint application.

In response to the surge in air conditioner use caused by the ongoing heatwave, Pohang City issued a comprehensive guide on the prevention of outdoor unit overheating and electrical fires in multi-unit housing.

The city also strongly requested management offices and residents of each complex to enhance preemptive self-inspections, including ensuring ventilation around outdoor AC units, removing dust, using exclusive outlets, and clearing any items blocking emergency exits or evacuation routes.

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