Park Yong-chul, Ganghwa County Magistrate, "I Will Open a Greater Tomorrow for Ganghwa with Residents"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] The inauguration ceremony for Park Yong-chul, Ganghwa County Magistrate for the 9th popular election term, was held successfully on the morning of July 1st at Ganghwa Dolmen Gymnasium with approximately 2,000 residents in attendance.

The inauguration ceremony was prepared as an occasion to announce the vigorous launch of the 9th-term Ganghwa County administration and to share the vision and direction of county administration with residents to open a new future for Ganghwa.

The event was attended by National Assembly Member Bae Jun-young and Jang Ki-cheon, chairman of the Korean Association of Seniors' Ganghwa County Chapter, along with key figures, heads of organizations and groups, and residents from all walks of life, celebrating the launch of the 9th-term administration.

In particular, in alignment with the 9th-term county administration's direction emphasizing 'communication and harmony,' the event gained added significance with the participation of residents from diverse generations and classes, including religious figures, young entrepreneurs, returnees to rural areas, children, youth, and seniors.

The inauguration ceremony proceeded with diverse pre-ceremony performances with direct participation from local residents, followed by the oath of office, inaugural address, and a promotional video about the 9th-term county administration's operational direction. Additionally, a video featuring messages of expectations, hopes, and encouragement from residents was shown and received enthusiastic response.

Through his inaugural address, County Magistrate Park Yong-chul stated, "I will complete the changes and promises that were begun in the previous term but not yet finished," adding "I will not stop at immediate results, but will pursue policies that will be evaluated as correct even 10 or 20 years from now."

In particular, he presented goals to prepare long-term development strategies for Ganghwa's century-spanning vision, and to develop Ganghwa as a new growth hub in the Seoul metropolitan area through the designation of the Ganghwa Economic Free Zone, the creation of the Peace Economic Special Zone, and the promotion of the Opportunity Development Special Zone.

County Magistrate Park Yong-chul emphasized, "I will realize a Ganghwa that does not follow change, but leads change, and creates its own future on its own."

He also expressed his commitment to expanding the metropolitan transportation network. The plan is to expand the metropolitan transportation network connecting Seoul and Incheon to dramatically improve Ganghwa's accessibility and create a transportation environment where major hubs in the Seoul metropolitan area can be reached in around 30 minutes.

County Magistrate Park Yong-chul stated, "I will make transportation a stepping stone to growth rather than an obstacle for Ganghwa," emphasizing the importance of expanding transportation infrastructure.

Furthermore, he stated that he would actively support the growth of small business owners and agriculture, fisheries, and livestock industries, which form the foundation of Ganghwa, to enhance the competitiveness of the local economy, and expand living infrastructure in education, culture, healthcare, and welfare to strengthen residential conditions that residents can directly experience.

He also conveyed his determination to expand resident participation and communication to implement administration where residents are the owners of county administration, and to realize inclusive county administration where no one is left behind.

County Magistrate Park Yong-chul said, "I will create a Ganghwa that future generations can be proud of, a Ganghwa where tomorrow is more anticipated than today, and a Ganghwa where all residents are happy," adding "Together with the 70,000 residents of Ganghwa County, I will vigorously open a greater tomorrow for Ganghwa."