Osan Mayor Lee Kwon-jae Receives Highest Honor of Korean Scout Association, 'Mugunghwa Gold Medal'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Lee Soo-won] Osan Mayor Lee Kwon-jae received the Mugunghwa Gold Medal, the highest honor awarded by the Korean Scout Association (President Lee Chan-hee), at the "Scout Summer Forest Camp with Nature" held on the 31st at the Gongjiam Campground of the Korean Scout Association.

Mayor Lee was recognized for his efforts in 2023 to prepare various programs including cultural experiences, disaster safety education, and youth exchange for Mexican scout members who evacuated from the World Scout Jamboree at Saemangeum due to approaching typhoons. He was also commended for his continued support for the healthy development of youth in Osan City.

In particular, regarding youth development in Osan City, he was recognized for his tireless efforts including △hosting UNIBUS entrance exam camps for youth academic support △awarding scholarships to honor roll students and talented students △installing LED ground signal lights for safe school commutes for youth △adding additional yellow children's crosswalks △increasing the number of village bus operations. He was commended for actively listening to the opinions of parents and youth and working to improve them.

Meanwhile, the "Scout Summer Forest Camp with Nature" held at Gongjiam Campground on that day was organized by the Korean Scout Gyeonggi South Regional Federation (Regional Director Um Ki-young), with approximately 200 youth and guardians from Osan City participating.

Mayor Lee Kwon-jae of Osan said, "I am grateful to receive such a great honor despite only doing my duty as mayor," and added, "Moving forward, I will do my best to support our youth so they can grow into members of society with proper character and values through various activities."