Ju Gwang-deok, Mayor of Namyangju, Inspects Animal Protection Center...Seamless Public Welfare Efforts during Lunar New Year Holiday

[Suwon Ilbo=Um In-yong Reporter] On the 17th, Namyangju City intensively inspected public welfare field visits and the operational status of emergency standby systems to ensure that citizens could enjoy a safe and peaceful Lunar New Year holiday.

Mayor Ju Gwang-deok began his public welfare activities on Lunar New Year's Day by visiting the Namyangju City Animal Protection Center and Pet Adoption Culture Center located in Ipae-dong to check operational conditions and encourage field workers.

On that day, Mayor Ju carefully reviewed the management procedures spanning from capturing abandoned and lost animals to protection and adoption. He expressed his deep gratitude to the workers performing their vital duties of caring for animals during the holiday break.

Currently, the center is staffed with nine personnel including animal managers and adoption coordinators who are working diligently on animal hygiene and disease management as well as adoption counseling.

Meanwhile, the city is operating a comprehensive situation room and has approximately 330 employees from 32 departments across 13 fields, including disaster response, on emergency standby during the Lunar New Year holiday period to minimize inconvenience to citizens.

Mayor Ju Gwang-deok stated, "I am grateful to those who have given up their holiday breaks to serve the safety and convenience of citizens. Thanks to all of you working on the front lines of administration, citizens are able to enjoy a peaceful Lunar New Year. Please continue to remain vigilant and do your best in ensuring safety management through the end."