[Seoul District News] Choi Ho-kwon, Yeongdeungpo-gu Mayor, Watches Planned Video, Takes Oath, Delivers Inaugural Speech, and Receives Congratulatory Song with Over 650 Residents at Yeongdeungpo Art Hall on July 1 at 2 PM for One Hour... Lee Soo-hee, Gangdong-gu Mayor, Begins Term with Flood-Prone Site Inspection on the 1st · Holds Simple Inauguration Ceremony with Staff Only at 2 PM in the 5th Floor Auditorium of the District Office
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yeongdeungpo-gu will hold the inauguration ceremony of Choi Ho-kwon, the mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, marking the beginning of the 8th elected term, on July 1st at 2 PM at Yeongdeungpo Art Hall.
The ceremony will be hosted not by professional broadcasters but by rookie public officials, under the slogan "Hope, Happiness, Future City Yeongdeungpo," with about 650 residents from various sectors including heads of professional organizations participating together.
Mayor Choi will break the precedent of sitting in the front row by sitting among the residents in the center seats during the ceremony.
The event will last about an hour, proceeding in the order of watching a planned video, taking the oath of office, delivering the inaugural address, and a congratulatory song.
In his inaugural address, Mayor Choi will announce the vision and policy directions for the administration of the 8th elected term.
Particularly noteworthy is the planned video. It features 15 randomly selected residents ranging from children to seniors, who share congratulatory messages on the election and their hopes for the 8th term of Yeongdeungpo-gu Office.
The event will conclude with a congratulatory song by the Yeongdeungpo-gu Women's Choir. The 31 members will sing the "March of Progress" and "Beautiful Rivers and Mountains," conveying a message of new beginnings and hope for the 8th term of Yeongdeungpo-gu Office.
Choi Ho-kwon, mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu for the 8th elected term, said, "The slogan of the 8th term, 'Hope, Happiness, Future City Yeongdeungpo,' reflects the most fundamental wishes of the 380,000 residents and represents my determination." He added, "With the new start of Yeongdeungpo-gu in the 8th term and the launch of the 9th Yeongdeungpo-gu Council, I will make a strong start together with the residents."
Lee Soo-hee, mayor of Gangdong-gu, will begin her duties on July 1st, the first day of her term, by visiting flood-prone areas to ensure the safety of residents.
Following heavy rain overnight, a heavy rain warning was issued across Seoul after midnight. In response, Mayor-elect Lee Soo-hee plans to inspect flood control facilities such as Cheonho Rainwater Pump Station and Hangang Yukgapmun with district officials in the early morning of July 1st, and conduct safety inspections at the large redevelopment construction site in Cheonho 1 District due to the heavy rain.
At 2 PM, she will hold the inauguration ceremony for the 20th mayor of Gangdong-gu in the district auditorium. Considering the difficult economic situation both internally and externally, the ceremony will be simple and substantive, attended only by staff without external guests.
The ceremony will proceed with the oath of office, inaugural address, and presentation of a commemorative plaque. The administration will convey its operational direction for a new start under the slogan "Vigorous Change, Proud Gangdong."
Mayor-elect Lee plans to present a vision to make Gangdong-gu attractive through ▲creating a livable residential environment ▲drastic improvement of transportation conditions ▲revitalization of local commercial districts full of vitality and energy ▲establishing a virtuous cycle of growth and welfare ▲creating a child-friendly childcare environment ▲building educational infrastructure where youth can freely pursue their dreams.
During the ceremony, employees involved in music clubs will perform a congratulatory song themed "A Future Full of Hope for Gangdong," expressing their expectations for the new mayor. They will also present congratulatory gifts symbolizing their hope for attentive listening and sufficient communication with residents.
After the ceremony, Mayor Lee will tour all departments to carefully check the work environment and greet the staff.
New Gangdong-gu Mayor Lee Soo-hee stated, "I will devote all my efforts to repay the expectations of Gangdong residents who supported change. I will also create an environment where employees can work enthusiastically to build a 'Gangdong that residents can be proud of.'"
Following this, starting with the "Greenway Walking Festival" held for the first time in three years on July 9th, she plans to actively begin communication with residents by visiting all 18 neighborhoods from July 11th.
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