Mayor Shin Sangjin Vows to Continue Independence Spirit and Build "Seongnam, Based on the Republic of Korea's Standards"

Seongnam Holds 81st Liberation Day Commemoration Ceremony
Independence Patriots, Bereaved Families, and Citizens Pay Tribute to Fallen Heroes
"Realizing Ahn Changho's 'Nation with a Strong Foundation' and Kim Koo's 'Nation of High Culture'"

On August 15, Seongnam Mayor Shin Sangjin stated, "By inheriting the spirit of independence of our forebears who devoted everything to reclaiming our country, we will realize 'Seongnam, based on the standards of the Republic of Korea.'"

Seongnam Mayor Shin Sangjin is delivering a congratulatory speech at the 81st Liberation Day ceremony held in the Onnuri Room of Seongnam City Hall on the morning of the 15th. Provided by Seongnam City

At the 81st Liberation Day commemorative ceremony held that morning at the Onnuri Room of Seongnam City Hall, Mayor Shin declared, "The courage and sacrifice of our predecessors became the solid foundation on which today's free and prosperous Republic of Korea was built."

In attendance at the commemorative ceremony were Mayor Shin, Im Kyungsoo, President of the Seongnam Branch of the Liberation Association, association members, independence patriots and their bereaved families, heads of veterans' organizations, city council members, heads of institutions and organizations, public officials, and citizens.

Mayor Shin went on to say, "By inheriting the emotion of that day and the spirit of independence, we will vigorously shape the future of both the Republic of Korea and Seongnam," adding, "The 9th term of the civil administration will lead changes that citizens can truly feel, and create a city where every citizen can take pride."

He further emphasized, "We will realize in Seongnam the spirit of 'a nation with a strong foundation,' as stressed by Dosan Ahn Changho, and the dream of 'a nation of high culture,' as envisioned by Baekbeom Kim Koo."

Sangjin Shin, Mayor of Seongnam, and attendees are raising three cheers of "Banzai" at the 81st Liberation Day Celebration held on the 15th at Onnuri Hall in City Hall. Provided by Seongnam City

The event began with the national ceremony, followed by a commemorative address by Im Kyungsoo, President of the Seongnam Branch of the Liberation Association, a congratulatory speech by Mayor Shin, a celebratory performance by the Seongnam City Arts Troupe, the singing of the Liberation Day song, and three cheers of "Manse."

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