Book Unveiling Highlights Achievements and Vision of City Administration
From Personal Growth to Philosophy of Governance
Over 12,000 Attendees Including Politicians and Citizens
Author Engages in Dialogue, Sharing Empathy with Audience
Yoon Byungtae, Mayor of Naju City, is taking a commemorative photo with attendees after holding a book publication event at the Naju Sports Park Multipurpose Gymnasium at 2 p.m. on the 24th. Photo by the office of Yoon Byungtae, Mayor of Naju City
On January 24 at 2 p.m., Yoon Byungtae, Mayor of Naju, published "The Era of Naju's Great Leap Forward! A Future Written Together with Citizens," which contains an account of his administration and a vision for Naju's future, and held a book launch event at the Naju Sports Park Multipurpose Gymnasium. In particular, he took time to reflect on past achievements with citizens and share directions for future progress.
The event was divided into two parts: the first part consisted of a commemorative ceremony, and the second part featured a book talk program. The official proceedings of the first part included a pre-event performance, the national anthem, introductions of guests and congratulatory speeches, followed by a commemorative photo session.
During the second part, the book talk session, congratulatory video messages and letters were presented by Jeong Cheongrae, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, Kim Dongyeon, Governor of Gyeonggi Province, and Naju's honorary ambassador, actor Jung Boseok. The program also included an introduction video, an introduction of the author, a talk concert, a commemorative photo session, and a book signing, providing an opportunity for communication with attendees.
In his congratulatory message, Jeong Cheongrae stated, "Mayor Yoon Byungtae's book, 'The Era of Naju's Great Leap Forward! A Future Written Together with Citizens,' will become a great asset to our society," adding, "The Democratic Party of Korea will be its first reader and draw wisdom from it to build an era of popular sovereignty and a nation where we all prosper together."
The event was a great success, attended by prominent figures such as Kim Youngrok, Governor of South Jeolla Province; Shin Junghoon, Chair of the National Assembly's Public Administration and Security Committee; Seo Samseok, Supreme Council Member of the Democratic Party of Korea; Yang Bunam, Chair of the Democratic Party of Korea's Gwangju Metropolitan City Chapter; Min Hyungbae, National Assembly member; Kim Daejung, Superintendent of Education for South Jeolla Province; and approximately 12,000 citizens.
Yoon Byungtae, Mayor of Naju, is explaining his political philosophy, vision, and various directions for the future development of Naju at the book launch event held on the 24th. Photo provided by the office of Yoon Byungtae, Mayor of Naju
Mayor Yoon expressed his gratitude to the citizens attending the book launch by offering a deep bow, warmly welcoming them with a bright smile, taking commemorative photos, and making finger heart gestures, displaying his approachable and personable side.
During the talk concert in the second part, Mayor Yoon's personal growth, public service experience, philosophy of city administration, and major achievements under the principle of citizen sovereignty were introduced.
At the request of the host, Mayor Yoon even sang a song, creating a friendly and lively atmosphere that set his book launch apart from others.
Attendees commented, "After hearing the story of Yoon Byungtae as a person, I realized he lives just like the rest of us," and "Although he is a politician, he is not stiff and feels very down-to-earth," expressing that his approachable image was refreshing.
Attendees also noted that the personal stories and administrative records in the book allowed them to glimpse both his human side and his policy considerations.
In his greeting, Mayor Yoon stated, "This book is a record of citizens' lives and the 'Great Transition of Naju' pursued over the past four years, as well as a vision for the 'Great Leap Forward of Naju' that we will complete together with citizens in the future. I tried to capture the voices of citizens I heard in the field, as well as the concerns and choices made during the administrative process, as faithfully as possible."
He continued, "Faced with the task of addressing the diverse needs of countless citizens, I organized the next 100 years of Naju's future one step at a time, based on constant communication with citizens. I asked myself, 'What can I do for the development of my hometown, Naju?' and concluded that what is needed now is to faithfully implement the large-scale projects and current administrative issues that have already been decided, in order to enhance their completeness."
Mayor Yoon emphasized, "Fulfilling the promise of Naju's leap forward made to citizens is both my duty and responsibility as Mayor of Naju. Based on my administrative experience and capabilities built at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, South Jeolla Province, and Naju City, I will do my utmost for the development of Naju and the happiness of its citizens. I hope you will be warm companions in Naju's upcoming brilliant challenges and remarkable progress."
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