Suwon Mayor Yom Tae-young Launches "Thank You, Essential Workers" Relay Campaign

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon Mayor Yom Tae-young has launched a "Thank You, Essential Workers" campaign to express gratitude to essential workers.

The campaign began following a proposal from Seongdong-gu Office Chief Jung Won-o, who was the first in the nation to enact an ordinance supporting essential workers.

On the 24th, Mayor Yom posted on his personal Facebook: "Even in situations of strict social distancing, workers in medical care, childcare, welfare, safety, logistics, transportation and other sectors continue to work without rest while others are off," and added that "local autonomous entities have stepped forward to support these essential workers."

He continued, "With the Chuseok holiday approaching, we are launching the 'Thank You, Essential Workers' campaign to convey our gratitude to these essential workers," and called for public participation.

To participate in the campaign, print an image featuring essential workers, write "Thank You, Essential Workers" by hand, take a photo, and post it on social media. Along with the photo, nominate 3 people to continue the relay and write "Please join me in participating in the 'Thank You, Essential Workers' campaign!"

Mayor Yom nominated Seongdong-gu Office Chief Jung Won-o, National Assembly of Jeollanam-do Speaker Kim Han-jong, and Seoul Jung-gu Council Speaker Cho Young-hoon, who serves as President of the Korea Association of Gu and Si and County Council Speakers.

Meanwhile, Mayor Yom, who also serves as Supreme Council Member of the Democratic Party, introduced Seongdong-gu's "Ordinance on Support and Protection of Essential Workers" at the party's Supreme Council meeting on the 15th, emphasizing support for essential workers.