Yoo Cheon-ho Inaugurated as 9th County Mayor of Ganghwa in 8th Civilian-Elected Term

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Yoo Cheon-ho, the 9th county mayor of Ganghwa County in the 8th civilian-elected term, began his official duties on July 1st with a visit to the Memorial Tower and an inauguration ceremony.

The inauguration ceremony held at Ganghwa Dolmen Sports Complex that day was held successfully with attendance of approximately 3,000 people including leaders from various institutions and organizations as well as residents.

County Mayor Yoo Cheon-ho pledged in his inauguration address, "Going beyond the conflicts and confrontations that have plagued the region revealed during the election process, I will devote myself to county administration thinking only of the development of Ganghwa County where residents are happy and its future."

He continued, "Following the people's mandate to resolve the mounting tasks and pending issues skillfully and quickly, I will look only to the development of Ganghwa County and the happiness of its residents over the coming four years, and will create paths where none exist."

Below is the blueprint for Ganghwa County that County Mayor Yoo presented through his inauguration address on that day.

□ Expansion of Growth Infrastructure for Regional Development
▲Priority construction of Ganghwa interchange on the Ganghwa-Gyeyang Expressway ▲Expansion of National Road 48 between Masong and Ganghwa and connection to Gyeodong ▲Construction of the Youngjong-Ganghwa Causeway ▲Extension of Seoul Subway Line 5 to Ganghwa

□ Expansion of Culture and Welfare Facilities with Residents
▲Construction of complex living culture centers by region ▲Maintenance of village hiking trails ▲Additional creation of lifestyle rest parks

□ Establishment of Welfare and Social Safety Net Enjoyed by All
▲Support for top-tier foreign language education for children ▲Expansion of kids cafes ▲Creation of childcare environments where both parents and children are happy ▲Expanded operation of youth counseling and welfare centers ▲Construction of a third scholarship hall ▲Support for university students' housing expenses and additional formation of scholarship funds

□ Nurturing Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries with Proactive Response to Future Changes
▲Support for public interest allowances for farmers and fishermen at the highest national level ▲Construction of a future therapeutic agriculture center to provide field-focused agricultural services ▲Construction of a comprehensive fish market linked with rural new deal projects in the Oepoji area

□ Promotion of Vibrant Local Economic Revitalization
▲Promotion using various platforms for small business owners and establishment of online sales networks ▲Active support for management activities such as improvement of restaurants and accommodation facilities ▲Strengthening the functions of startup and job centers to enhance support for new startups and stable settlement ▲Lifting of military facility protection zones ▲Reorganization of land use zones ▲Extension of fishing hours during peak season ▲Expansion of fishing limits, etc.

□ Construction of Capital Region's Premier Tourism and Healing City
▲Establishment of new cultural platforms through reorganization of modern cultural heritage ▲Revitalization of General Eo Jae-yeon Memorial Hall, Christian History Memorial Hall, and Hangyore Park ▲Construction of Sanipo Peace Park and Ganghwa National Goryeo Museum ▲Development of various Hwagae Garden experience programs ▲Construction of astronomical experience facilities ▲Creation of ship park ▲Expansion of tourism infrastructure in Seodo-myeon