Kim Sung-je, Mayor of Uiwang City: "Complete the Nation's Most Livable City by 2030"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Yu Je-sung] Mayor Kim Sung-je of Uiwang City held the inaugural ceremony as the 12th Uiwang City Mayor at the City Hall conference room on July 1st, marking the new beginning of the 9th civilian-led government.

The ceremony was attended by approximately 300 people including City Council President Seo Chang-su, National Assembly Member Lee So-young, provincial and city council members, related agency heads, leaders of civic organizations, religious representatives, local media representatives, and citizens, who celebrated the launch of the 9th civilian-led government together.

The event proceeded with congratulatory performances before the ceremony, followed by Mayor Kim Sung-je's oath of office and inaugural address.

Through his inaugural address, Mayor Kim presented the policy vision for the 9th civilian-led government: △successful completion of large-scale urban development projects △establishing a foundation for a cutting-edge self-sufficient city through attracting businesses and creating jobs △building a systematic metropolitan transportation system △creating a high-quality education and childcare environment △fostering a vibrant city where young people dream and settle △creating a culture, sports, and welfare city where citizens are happy △creating a safe urban environment where citizens are healthy and secure. He also shared with citizens a policy roadmap for realizing these goals.

Mayor Kim Sung-je stated, "The next 4 years are a crucial period to elevate Uiwang City's prestige to the next level," and expressed his determination, "I will responsibly realize the future vision and policies I promised to citizens and complete Uiwang, a premium city that is the nation's most livable by 2030."

Meanwhile, beginning with the inauguration ceremony on this day, Mayor Kim Sung-je will formally commence the administrative operations for the 9th civilian-led government. Based on his administrative capabilities from leading the 5th, 6th, and 8th civilian-led governments, he plans to stably implement major pending projects and create changes that citizens can experience.