Gumi-si Holds 'Transportation Disabled Day Commemoration Ceremony'
On the 9th, Gumi City in Gyeongbuk held the '2023 Transportation Disabled Day Ceremony' at the Disabled Sports Center, attended by over 1,200 members and officials of the Korea Transportation Disabled Association nationwide.
The event began with a pre-ceremony performance by the Gumi City Choir. The first part included the reading of the Transportation Disabled Rights Declaration and an awards ceremony recognizing contributors to the welfare of transportation-disabled individuals. The second part featured a variety of programs, including a congratulatory performance by the Pyongyang Arirang Art Troupe, hosted by comedian Shim Hyeong-rae.
Mayor Kim Jang-ho stated, "I hope society's perspective and attitude toward disabilities will change to one of understanding and respect," adding, "The city will do its utmost to create an environment and conditions where people with disabilities can live as proud members of the local community."
Starting with the proclamation ceremony of Transportation Disabled Day in 2021, June 10th marks the third observance of this day. The date symbolizes 'June,' when the traffic accident rate shifts from its lowest to higher levels, and the '10th,' representing adherence to the top ten major traffic violations such as signal violations and drunk driving, aiming to prevent disabilities caused by traffic accidents.
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