Pyeongtaek City Holds 26th Anniversary Pyeongtaek Citizens Day Ceremony

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Pyeongtaek City held the "Pyeongtaek Citizens Day Ceremony" on the 10th at the Pyeongtaek City Hall Main Conference Room to commemorate the 26th anniversary of the city's elevation to city status.

The ceremony, which opened with a performance by HJ Heo Company Ensemble, presented certificates of commendation from the Gyeonggi Province Governor, Pyeongtaek Mayor, Pyeongtaek City Council Speaker, and Members of the National Assembly to 77 distinguished citizens who have dedicated themselves to the city's development across 11 categories, including contributions to establishing rule of law.

The ceremony was elevated in stature by broadcasting a congratulatory video message from the Gyeonggi Province Governor and a video featuring messages from residents of all backgrounds and ages as well as officials from sister city Sinan County.

Mayor Jung Jang-seon stated, "I am grateful for those who have led municipal affairs and accompanied us on this journey as we have become a recognized dynamic city surpassing a population of 540,000," and added, "The various projects we have been preparing for our transition into a major city are proceeding smoothly according to plan, and I will do my best to ensure that Pyeongtaek City becomes a place where residents from the western, southern, and northern districts can live comfortably."