Uiwang City Mayor Kim Sung-je Receives '2022 Seoul Peace Culture Award'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Jung Jun-sung] Uiwang City Mayor Kim Sung-je received the 'Urban Environment Administration Award' at the '2022 Seoul Peace Culture Award Ceremony' held on the 25th at the National Assembly Headquarters Conference Building.

The '2022 Seoul Peace Culture Award' is a meaningful award that recognizes and honors individuals who have achieved outstanding accomplishments across various sectors of society and have contributed to local development and stability.

Mayor Kim, who served as Uiwang City Mayor during the 5th, 6th, and 8th elected terms, received positive evaluation for successfully implementing large-scale urban development projects such as Baekun Valley, Jangan District, Poil L-Centro, and industrial complexes by phasing out the greenbelt, which accounts for 89% of the city's area, and for establishing a pleasant urban environment.

Additionally, he was recognized for his contributions to establishing the city's tourism functions by discovering tourist resources such as Uiwang Rail Bike, Bara Mountain Natural Recreation Forest, and Uiwang Sky Rail Wangsong Lake Camping Ground, as well as for creating a livable city for residents through comprehensive support spanning education and welfare.

Mayor Kim Sung-je stated, "Uiwang City is a nature city with six mountains including Cheonggyesan, Moraksan, and Baekkunsan, two lakes such as Baekun Lake and Wangsong Lake, and 26 small streams," and added, "Through nature-friendly urban development that takes full advantage of Uiwang City's pristine natural environment, I will continue to create an urban environment where nature and humanity coexist."