Changnyeong-gun, 'Vowing a Strong Start and a New Leap Forward'

Eulsa Year Changnyeong County Residents New Year's Meeting Held

Changnyeong-gun, Gyeongnam Province, held the 2025 Eulsa Year Changnyeong-gun Residents' New Year's Greeting Meeting at Gyeonghwa Hall to mark a vigorous start and a new leap forward for the new year.

The event, hosted by the Changnyeong Youth Chamber on the 8th, was attended by about 300 people including County Governor Seong Nak-in, Changnyeong County Council Chairman Hong Seong-du, heads of major institutions and organizations, and residents to share New Year's greetings and the direction of county administration.

Eulsa Year Changnyeong County Residents New Year's Meeting Held. Provided by Changnyeong County

The event began with a congratulatory performance by popera singer Arihyeon and proceeded with attendees exchanging New Year's greetings, a rice cake cutting ceremony wishing for health and well-being in the new year, New Year's blessings, and sharing of rice cake soup.

Jang Hae-hee, president of the Changnyeong Youth Chamber, said, "As a representative of the youth, I will frequently meet young people with infinite individuality and work together to allow their abilities to be fully unleashed here in our Changnyeong."

Eulsa Year Changnyeong County Residents New Year's Meeting Held. Provided by Changnyeong County

In his New Year's address, Governor Seong Nak-in stated, "Thanks to the aggressive sales administration by myself and all public officials, the initial budget increased by 6.9% compared to the previous year, opening the era of 710 billion won for the first time in our county's history," and added, "Guided by the warm encouragement and sincere opinions received from you at various sites, we will steadfastly move forward in a direction where residents can be happy in the new year."