Shin Gye-yong, Gwacheon Mayor: "Moving Toward the Completion of 'Gwacheon's Identity'"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Yu Je-seong] Mayor Shin Gye-yong of Gwacheon held his inauguration ceremony for the 9th popular election term at 10 a.m. on July 1 at the Gwacheon City Hall auditorium, taking the first step toward a new leap forward with citizens.

The inauguration ceremony was held as a "small inauguration" in the City Hall auditorium instead of a large external event. It proceeded in a frugal and substantive manner with the attendance of 150 city officials and approximately 50 citizens, and was arranged as a celebration of the 9th popular election term's launch shared by citizens and staff.

Through his inaugural address, Mayor Shin presented the vision for the 9th popular election term and major directions for city administration toward the "completion of Gwacheon's identity."

Mayor Shin stated, "Beyond being a livable city, we will prepare a city for the next generation and Gwacheon's next 100 years," and revealed major directions for the 9th popular election term including △fostering a "Gwacheon-style AX (Artificial intelligence Transformation) cluster" linking cutting-edge industries, medical bio, and AI △strengthening educational and research foundations including attracting a medical school △expanding metropolitan transportation networks and improving public transportation △establishing a regional emergency medical system through Ajou University Hospital construction △preparing the foundation for a carbon-neutral city through expansion of green spaces and walking paths.

He continued, "The 9th popular election term will move forward together with Gwacheon citizens toward 'a greater leap' and 'the completion of Gwacheon's identity,'" and urged citizens' attention and participation in city administration.

Prior to the inauguration ceremony, Mayor Shin Gye-yong paid tribute at the Monument to the War Dead and began official duties of the 9th popular election term starting with his first official decision of "promoting underground cabling of transmission towers on Cheonggyesan." Afterward, he participated in staff meal distribution and had time to communicate with employees.

At the inauguration ceremony, a presidential congratulatory message and congratulatory videos from mayors of sister cities were screened, and congratulatory videos featuring direct participation from citizens and staff were also released. The videos contained messages of hopes for the mayor and expectations for Gwacheon's development, adding meaning to the launch of the 9th popular election term.

Mayor Shin Gye-yong stated, "The 9th popular election term will be a journey to create a new future for Gwacheon together with citizens," and said, "To foster 'The NEXT City Gwacheon' encompassing change and growth, I will conduct responsible administration that listens to the voice of each and every citizen."