Seo Tae-won Gapyeong County Magistrate Declares "Uninterrupted Development of Gapyeong"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Seo Tae-won, Gapyeong County Magistrate, held his inaugural ceremony as the 42nd Gapyeong County Magistrate at Gapyeong Cultural Arts Center on the 1st, marking a new beginning for the ninth elected county government.

The ceremony was attended by approximately 1,000 people including Kim Jong-sung, Gapyeong County Assembly Chairman, county assembly members, heads of local institutions and organizations, and residents who congratulated Magistrate Seo on his inauguration.

The event was held as an "open inaugural ceremony" with residents, reducing formal protocol and adding meaning to communication and harmony.

The ceremony proceeded in the following order: pre-ceremony performances, video screening celebrating the launch of the ninth elected government, entrance with resident representatives, oath of office, inaugural address, presentation of "Shoes of Hope" by the civil service union, greetings from guests, and post-ceremony performances.

In particular, 35 residents from various fields including youth, seniors, farmers, small business owners, and cultural artists entered with Seo Tae-won, symbolically announcing the launch of a new resident-centered county government.

During the inaugural ceremony, Magistrate Seo stated, "The residents' choice is an evaluation of the achievements of the past four years and a serious mandate to create an even greater Gapyeong for the next four years. Based on communication, harmony, and integration in county administration, I will achieve uninterrupted development of Gapyeong," expressing his aspirations for the new beginning.

Through his inaugural address, Magistrate Seo said, "I will prioritize revitalizing the local economy as the top priority, actively support small business owners and self-employed workers, and expand youth employment and startup foundations. Through extending the GTX-B route, constructing the Second Gyeongchun National Highway, expanding road networks, and supplying integrated public rental housing, I will develop Gapyeong into the capital region's premier residential city."

Magistrate Seo also stated, "Through educational special zone projects, expanding scholarship programs, and supporting youth housing and startups, I will create a Gapyeong where future generations stay. Through elevating Jarasum National Garden to national status, creating a four-season recreational tourist city, nurturing young farmers, and expanding smart agriculture, I will inject new vitality into the local economy."

Regarding welfare, he emphasized, "I will establish a county hospital without delay and construct a comprehensive welfare safety net for seniors, people with disabilities, and vulnerable groups. I will strengthen a prevention-oriented safety management system to create a Gapyeong where all residents can live with peace of mind."

Finally, Magistrate Seo stated, "If the past four years were a time to confirm Gapyeong's potential, the next four years will be a time to elevate its competitiveness to the highest level in the nation. Together with residents, I will absolutely realize a city where nature blooms into economy, a Gapyeong where everyone wants to live and stay."