Kim Bo-ra Anseong Mayor: "Complete a Prosperous Anseong Where Citizens Live Together"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Kim Kap-dong] Anseong City held the "9th Popularly Elected Term Launch Ceremony" on the 1st, sharing a new beginning for the region and future vision together with citizens.

The launch ceremony, held at the lawn square next to Ayang Library, took place in a comfortable and open atmosphere, replacing the conventional formal inauguration. Citizens spread straw mats on the grass and freely sat to enjoy performances and events, celebrating the meaningful start of the 9th popularly elected term.

On this day, the ceremony featured pre-event performances by civic activity group AFO Anseong Flute Ensemble and Wind Orchestra, the main launch ceremony, a "Great Anseong" performance with participation from Mayor Kim Bo-ra, National Assemblymen, the City Council Chair, and the Chairman of Anseong Senior Citizen Association, and screening of video messages containing citizens' wishes.

Additionally, congratulatory performances followed from regional artist organizations including the Anseong Jeotjutmat Women's Chorus, Saxophone Association, Donga Broadcasting Art University's "Second Breath," and Anseong Namsadang Baudegi Pungmul Group.

Mayor Kim Bo-ra stated in her inaugural address, "Rather than the title of South Korea's first female three-term mayor, I will always be by citizens' side as a mayor who brings about the development of Anseong and makes citizens proud. The 9th popularly elected term, under the banner of Great Anseong, Confident Anseong Citizens, and Prosperous Anseong Where We Live Together, will turn the possibilities of the city into reality and write a new history for the region," she said.

She further emphasized, "Together with the citizens who are the owners of Anseong, I will do my best to make the city a place where social safety nets that embrace all on the foundation of economic prosperity and ecological sustainability for future generations are in balance."