Lee Young-in Inaugurated as 4th President of Suwon Urban Corporation

[Suwon Ilbo=Lee Min-jung Reporter] Lee Young-in (64), the 4th president of Suwon Urban Corporation, has been inaugurated.

The inauguration ceremony was held on the morning of the 17th at Hanuri Art Hall in Jangan-gu Citizens' Hall, with approximately 100 company executives and employees in attendance.

At the inauguration ceremony, newly appointed President Lee Young-in stated, "I will create innovation made with citizens and a future completed with trust," and added, "I will do my best to enhance urban competitiveness and improve citizens' quality of life for Suwon City and its residents."

He further stated, "By securing fiscal soundness and growing into a sustainable institution, I will innovate the public service quality through expansion of smart city infrastructure and create an innovative environment."

Finally, he expressed his vision, stating, "With the belief that urban competitiveness is the happiness of citizens, I will do my best to become a trusted institution at the side of citizens."

Newly appointed President Lee Young-in served as a Suwon City civil servant for 40 years from 1980 to 2020, holding positions including Chief of Urban Railway Division, Director of Urban Development Bureau, Director of Parks and Greenery Project Office, and Director of Urban Policy Office.

His contributions to promoting various urban space and improvement projects for national balanced development were recognized, and he received commendations including the Prime Minister's Commendation for National and Social Development (2011) and Presidential Commendation (2020).

He is evaluated as possessing outstanding leadership through presenting and implementing various policies based on extensive professional expertise.

Newly appointed President Lee Young-in received his letter of appointment from Mayor Lee Jae-joon on the 14th and began official duties starting the 17th.

Meanwhile, newly appointed President Lee Young-in served as the 6th chairman of the Suwon Urban Foundation from 2023 until January of last year.