"Our Pride Is High" ... Changwon Special City Holds Village and Neighborhood Heads Association Unity Rally

Changwon Mayor Kang Giyun Pledges to Stand
Alongside Village and Neighborhood Heads for Their Well-Being

The 2026 Changwon City Village and Neighborhood Heads Association Unity Rally was held at Yongji Culture Park to recognize the hard work of Changwon’s village and neighborhood heads and boost their pride.

1. Changwon Mayor Kang Giyun and village and neighborhood heads perform on the 13th, holding signs that read, “Jinhae New Port is the hub port for the Arctic route.” [Photo provided by Changwon City]

The event, organized by the Changwon City Village and Neighborhood Heads Association, drew more than 2,000 people, including Changwon Special City Mayor Kang Giyun, provincial and city council members, leaders of the Gyeongnam branch of the Village and Neighborhood Heads Association, and village and neighborhood heads from across the city, adding to the spirit of unity.

A promotional performance for Jinhae New Port, sharing Changwon’s vision for the future, drew attention. In particular, more than 2,000 attendees chanted slogans including “Jinhae New Port is the hub port for the Arctic shipping route” and “Jinhae New Port is the optimal location for an integrated port authority,” and took part in performances, reaffirming their commitment to helping Changwon become a global maritime logistics city.

The second part of the event featured a variety of programs, including talent shows by representatives of village and neighborhood heads from each district, performances by invited singers, and prize drawings. Attendees took a brief break from the demands of daily life to connect with one another and pledged to join forces for Changwon’s greater leap forward, guided by the values of “field-centered, citizens first.”

“Changwon’s transformation begins with the efforts of our village and neighborhood heads, who bring municipal news into citizens’ homes and convey the voices of people on the ground without filtering them,” Changwon Special City Mayor Kang Giyun said. “Your hard work is the starting point for Changwon’s policies and the foundation for citizens’ happiness.”

He added, “We promise to provide wholehearted support and a strong backbone at the city level so that village and neighborhood heads can take pride in their work and carry out their activities.”

The event, held by Changwon City to boost the pride of village and neighborhood heads who quietly serve on the front lines, is expected to provide attendees with even greater encouragement.

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