Uiwang City to Hold Inauguration Ceremony for 12th Mayor Kim Sung-je on July 1

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Yoo Je-sung] Uiwang City will hold the inauguration ceremony for the '12th Mayor Kim Sung-je of Uiwang City' at the city hall conference room on July 1, entering full-scale city administration under the 9th popularly elected municipal government.

At the ceremony, approximately 400 people including regional National Assembly members, provincial councilors, city councilors, heads of organizations and civic groups, local journalists, and citizens are expected to attend. This meaningful event will bring together all sectors of civic society to reaffirm their commitment to the uninterrupted development of Uiwang City and promote local harmony.

The event will proceed in the following order: pre-ceremony celebration performance, △opening declaration △national ceremony △guest congratulatory remarks △oath of office △inaugural address.

In particular, Mayor Kim Sung-je plans to present major administrative vision and core policy direction to realize 'the most livable city nationwide by 2030' through the inauguration ceremony and to have a time of communication sharing the bright future of Uiwang City with citizens.

Mayor Kim Sung-je stated, "This inauguration ceremony is a meaningful occasion to express gratitude to our citizens who have been the driving force for urban development, and to promise a new four years for completing a world-class city," adding, "I hope to share hope and vision with many people for a greater leap forward for Uiwang City."

Meanwhile, Mayor Kim Sung-je was elected in the June 3 nationwide local elections and will lead the 9th popularly elected municipal government of Uiwang City, following his tenure during the 5th, 6th, and 8th administrations.