Ju Gwang-deok, Namyangju Mayor, Inspects Animal Protection Center and Other Sites...Lunar New Year's 'Seamless Care for Citizens'

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Um In-yong] On the 17th, as the Lunar New Year's holiday approached, Namyangju City conducted an intensive inspection of on-site conditions for citizen welfare and the operational status of its emergency duty system to ensure residents enjoy a safe and peaceful holiday break.

Mayor Ju Gwang-deok began his citizen-focused activities by visiting the Namyangju City Animal Protection Center located in Ipae-dong and the companion animal adoption cultural center on Lunar New Year's Day itself, reviewing operational conditions and encouraging field workers.

On that day, Mayor Ju meticulously examined the management procedures from the capture of stray and lost animals to their protection and adoption, expressing deep gratitude to staff members who carry out this precious duty of caring for life even during the holiday break.

Currently, the center maintains nine staff members including animal care workers and adoption coordinators, dedicating their full efforts to hygiene and disease management for stray animals and adoption consultations.

Meanwhile, the city operates a comprehensive situation room and has deployed approximately 330 employees from 32 departments across 13 fields, including disaster management, on emergency duty throughout the Lunar New Year's holiday period to minimize inconvenience to residents.

Mayor Ju Gwang-deok stated, "Thank you for forgoing the holiday break and staying at your posts for citizen safety and convenience," and instructed: "Thanks to your dedicated work on the front lines of administration, our citizens can enjoy a peaceful Lunar New Year. Please maintain your vigilance until the end and do your best in safety management."