[Damyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Choi Hyungsik, the mayor of Damyang County, announced on the 2nd that he has joined the anti-racism campaign ‘Live Together’.
The Live Together campaign is a global anti-racism relay campaign initiated by UNESCO and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to respond to the increasing hate crimes based on racism worldwide due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Choi Hyungsik, nominated by Jeon Changel, mayor of Uljin County, Gyeongbuk, posted a photo on SNS holding a placard with a message opposing racism to encourage participation.
Mayor Choi said, “Hatred and racism received simply because of different skin colors must disappear,” and added, “Along with overcoming COVID-19, I hope we can recognize differences and become an inclusive society that embraces togetherness.”
Mayor Choi Hyungsik of Damyang County designated Kim Cheolju, the head of Damyang Office of Education, as the next campaign participant.
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