Ganghwa County Plants Pine Trees to Mark 30th Anniversary of Local Autonomous Government

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Gi-ho] Ganghwa County held a commemorative tree-planting ceremony on the 15th to mark the 30th anniversary of local autonomous government.

The event, attended by County Governor Park Yong-chul, National Assembly Speaker Han Seung-hee, and assembly members, was organized to commemorate the significant year marking 30 years since the full implementation of the local autonomy system in 1995.

By planting pine trees, which symbolize unwavering spirit, the county expressed its resolute commitment to development.

Assembly Speaker Han Seung-hee said, "To realize genuine local autonomy together with residents, I will listen carefully to the voice of each and every resident and work harder for regional development."

County Governor Park Yong-chul said, "This tree-planting is a symbol of reflecting on the meaning of 30 years of local autonomy and simultaneously preparing for Ganghwa County's next 100 years," adding, "Going forward, based on communication centered on residents, we will actively pursue projects for future generations."