Mayor Jung Myung-geun of Hwaseong, "I will actively discover policies necessary for women"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] Mayor Jung Myung-geun of Hwaseong Special Municipality presented bread and roses to female employees arriving at City Hall on March 7th, one day ahead of International Women's Day (March 8th).

International Women's Day, marking its 117th anniversary this year, originated from a massive demonstration by American women workers on March 8, 1908, demanding political equality and wage increases. The bread symbolizes the right to survival of women workers, and the rose symbolizes the right to vote.

Mayor Jung, who hosted the Women's Day event following last year, stated, "We organized today's event to spread the value of gender equality based on mutual respect," and added, "In the spirit of this year's Women's Day slogan 'Accelerate Action,' we will create a gender-equal environment through proactive policies."

Meanwhile, the city was designated as a women-friendly city in 2023. Additionally, it garnered attention by being the sole basic local government to win the 2023 Gyeonggi Province Gender Equality Award, which is presented to individuals and organizations that contribute to gender equality.

The Hwaseong Women's New Start Center was uniquely selected as an excellent institution in the service provision category among 130 general Saeil Centers nationwide, achieving the distinction of receiving the 2024 Minister of Gender Equality and Family Award. Furthermore, the Women's Entrepreneurship Platform Kkum-maru, operated by the Hwaseong City Women, Family and Youth Foundation, won the Grand Prize and Excellence Award consecutively at the 2023 and 2024 Gyeonggi Women's Startup Competition, demonstrating outstanding capabilities.

Mayor Jung stated, "This year as well, Hwaseong Special Municipality will actively discover and implement policies necessary for women in accordance with the status of a women-friendly city and special municipality," and added, "We will work together to ensure that all genders enjoy equal rights and opportunities in society."