Kim Kyung-hee, Icheon Mayor, Holds 3rd Anniversary Ceremony of 8th Elected Term

[Suwon Ilbo=Eom In-yong Reporter] Icheon City held a '3rd Anniversary Ceremony of the 8th Elected Term' on the 1st at the Small Concert Hall of Icheon Art Hall.

The ceremony was held to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of taking office in the 8th elected term, express gratitude to citizens who have been together for the past three years, and celebrate with Icheon citizens. Distinguished citizens, related organizations, and social group leaders were invited to participate.

The ceremony proceeded with a pre-ceremony performance featuring daebuk (Korean drums) expressing prosperity for Icheon citizens and hopes for Icheon's promising future, followed by commendations for distinguished citizens, viewing of a 3rd anniversary commemorative video, Mayor Kim Kyung-hee's 3rd anniversary speech, remarks from the Icheon City Council Speaker and National Assembly member and Provincial Council members, an integrity pledge convention where Icheon citizens pledged to operate city administration more transparently, commemorative photos, and congratulatory performances.

In her 3rd anniversary speech, Mayor Kim Kyung-hee stated, "The achievements and changes Icheon has made over the past three years are not coincidence but a miracle created through the sweat and tears of citizens and public officials united as one. I give my heartfelt thanks once again to citizens who have loved Icheon," and added, "Over the remaining year, I will make it a time to prepare for the recovery of people's livelihoods and solidify the region's future. I will take responsibility to complete the wave of change unleashed by the 8th elected term to its end, establish greater and bolder plans, and advance resolutely toward Icheon's new 30 years and new 100 years."

Meanwhile, after completing the ceremony on the day, Mayor Kim Kyung-hee visited the Comprehensive Welfare Center for the Elderly located in Jungli-dong for the second consecutive year and participated in serving meals at the senior cafeteria, handing out food to seniors' trays and inquiring about their well-being. She then participated in environmental farming activities harvesting eco-friendly crops in Yusan-ri, Hobeop-myeon, with youth organizations including the Icheon Youth Coalition Volunteer Corps and delivered the harvest to households of war veterans, concluding a meaningful 3rd anniversary celebration.