Namwon City in Jeollabuk-do announced on the 19th that it held the "24th Namgonghoe Regular General Meeting" on the 18th at the Sejong City Local Autonomy Hall's main conference room.
About 100 current and former central government officials working in the Sejong and Daejeon regions, along with Mayor Choi Kyung-sik, Jeon Pyeong-gi, Chairman of Namwon City Council, and heads of departments from Namwon City Hall attended the event.
Namwon City held the 24th Namgonghoe Regular General Meeting on the 18th at the Sejong City Local Autonomy Hall's main conference room. [Photo by Namwon City]
As this was the first official event held since COVID-19, the members' response was enthusiastic. The event included a presentation on Namwon City's future development and a meaningful time supporting the Hometown Love Donation Program.
Mayor Choi Kyung-sik explained key pending projects and the main projects for securing the 2024 national budget, requesting active cooperation.
Mayor Choi said, "I am grateful to the hometown officials who have always shown affection and interest in the development of their hometown," adding, "We will continue to strengthen an organic cooperative system with Namgonghoe members so that Namwon can leap forward as a city of culture and future industries, and do our best for the development of our hometown."
He continued, "I am also thankful on behalf of the citizens that Namgonghoe members are supporting the activation of the Hometown Love Donation Program."
Yang Chung-mo, President of Namgonghoe (former head of Saemangeum Development Agency), said, "Although my body is far from my hometown, my heart is always there," and added, "Though my contribution may be small, I will actively support the Hometown Love Donation Program, which is a natural duty as a Namwon person, for securing the national budget and the development of my hometown Namwon."
The city stated that it will continue to expand opportunities for exchange and cooperation as well as networks not only with hometown officials but also with expatriates, strengthening relationships as partners in city administration development.
Meanwhile, Namgonghoe was established in 1995 with Lee Kang-jong, former head of the Korean National Police University, as its first president. It is composed of about 350 members who are from Namwon and work in central government ministries and public institutions.
They hold an annual regular general meeting to strengthen bonds among members and have been engaged in exemplary activities such as donating scholarships for hometown juniors.
Namwon = Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jeong Young-kwon baekok@asiae.co.kr
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