Uijeongbu Mayor Kim Wongi: "Citizens Are the Main Characters... We Will Build a New Century Together"

About 1,000 Citizens Attend 55th Citizens' Day Ceremony
Uijeongbu Looks Back on 63 Years as a City; Honors 4 Cultural Award Recipients and 35 Meritorious Citizens

Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Wongi), looked back on the 63 years since it became a city and reaffirmed its commitment to building a new century together with its citizens.

Uijeongbu Mayor Kim Wongi delivers remarks at the ceremony commemorating the 55th Uijeongbu Citizens’ Day on the 9th. Provided by Uijeongbu City.

Uijeongbu City announced on October 10 that it had held the 55th Citizens' Day ceremony on October 9 at its permanent outdoor stage, with about 1,000 citizens in attendance.

Marking the 100th day since the launch of the ninth popularly elected administration, the city shared its governing vision, "A New Uijeongbu, Guided by the Will of Its Citizens," and expressed its commitment to turning citizens' voices into changes in city administration.

In his commemorative address, Mayor Kim Wongi said, "Today is a day to look back on our city's past 63 years and envision together the new 100 years ahead. The ninth popularly elected administration did not begin with the mayor as the main character; it was a new beginning with the citizens as the main characters."

He added, "The path to a new Uijeongbu will open when we listen to the wishes of our citizens, look after their lives, and make decisions together with them. We will work with you to build a new Uijeongbu through the changes that began with the will of its citizens."

Uijeongbu Mayor Kim Won-gi poses for a commemorative photo with citizens after presenting awards to those who contributed to the city’s development at the 55th Uijeongbu Citizens’ Day ceremony on the 9th. Photo provided by Uijeongbu City.

The ceremony featured a pre-event performance by the Uijeongbu City Choir, followed by a special video screening, the reading of the Citizens' Charter, commemorative and congratulatory addresses, the presentation of awards, and celebratory performances.

The deputy chair of the city council and citizens representing various sectors, including veterans and military families, small business owners, young people, and students, took part in reading the Citizens' Charter. Reflecting on the values enshrined in the charter, they pledged to build a Uijeongbu where people respect one another and live in harmony.

The city presented Cultural Awards to four recipients and commendations to 35 citizens recognized for their contributions to community development and the welfare of residents. Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae, sister cities in South Korea and abroad, and neighboring cities sent congratulatory videos to cheer on Uijeongbu's new leap forward.

The 55th Uijeongbu Citizens' Day ceremony, held on the 9th at the Uijeongbu City Permanent Outdoor Stage. Provided by Uijeongbu City.

After the ceremony, the opening event for the 41st Hoeryong Cultural Festival was held, followed by a Hangul fashion show and celebratory performances by the city's goodwill ambassadors and invited singers.

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