Guri City Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun Hosts 2026 New Year's Reception

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Guri City held its 2026 Year of the Horse New Year's Reception on the 5th at Guri City Gymnasium, promising a dynamic leap forward in building "a Guri City of pleasant change and greater happiness."

The New Year's Reception was attended by Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun, Guri City Council Speaker Shin Dong-hwa, National Assembly Member Yun Ho-joong, city and provincial council members, heads of organizations and institutions, and approximately 500 citizens, drawing a large crowd.

In his New Year's address, Mayor Baek stated, "To ensure a happy future for Guri City, we will solidify the foundation of a self-sufficient city and do our utmost through the expansion and development of metropolitan railway networks, including rail line extensions and new routes, to make Guri a city where citizens are happier and have a better quality of life."

He continued, "We have set this year's New Year's theme as 'Lojeok Seongrae' (露積成海), meaning 'a drop of dew gathered becomes the sea.' As we welcome the Year of the Horse, I sincerely wish that the energy of vigorous progress and success will spread throughout Guri City and that the lives of all our citizens will be filled with hope and happiness."