Mayor Shin Sangjin: "We Will Strive to Create an Environment Where Workers Can Take Pride in Their Work"

A Meaningful Event to Recognize the Dedication of Social Welfare Workers
Mayor Shin Highlights the Importance of Citizen Participation in Social Welfare
Festival Offers Diverse Information and Experiences for Seongnam Residents

Mayor Shin Sangjin of Seongnam attended the "26th Social Welfare Day Commemoration Ceremony and Seongnam Social Welfare Festival" held at Seongnam City Hall on September 4.

Seong Sangjin, mayor of Seongnam City, is delivering a commemorative speech at the Social Welfare Day ceremony. Provided by Seongnam City

This ceremony was held to mark Social Welfare Day, a legal commemorative day established to celebrate the proclamation of the National Basic Living Security Act (September 7). It served as a meaningful occasion to promote a correct understanding of social welfare among citizens and to recognize the dedication of social welfare workers who serve in the field.

In his commemorative speech, Mayor Shin expressed, "I deeply appreciate the noble dedication of all social welfare workers who stand by our neighbors in need and extend a helping hand."

He continued, "Seongnam City will make even greater efforts to create an environment where workers can take pride in their work," and emphasized, "I hope this event will serve as an opportunity to increase citizens' interest and participation in social welfare."

The ceremony, which began with a pre-event performance, proceeded with the opening declaration, an awards ceremony honoring 26 social welfare contributors who have devoted themselves to improving the quality of life for local residents, commemorative and congratulatory speeches, the reading of a resolution by social welfare professionals, and a commemorative photo session.

Seongnam Mayor Shin Sangjin is attending the Social Welfare Day ceremony and taking a commemorative photo with the event participants. Provided by Seongnam City

Following the ceremony, Mayor Shin toured each booth and spent time communicating with citizens.

Held under the theme "Welfare Opening the Future, Creating Seongnam Together," this festival operated 58 booths from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Nuri Hall on the first floor of City Hall and other venues, offering citizens a variety of information and hands-on experiences related to social welfare.