Park Yong-chul, Ganghwa County Governor, "Vows to Achieve Uninterrupted Development of Ganghwa Through Resident Communication and Unity"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Park Yong-chul, Ganghwa County Governor, began his first official duties as county governor on the 17th.

In his remarks upon election, Governor Park said, "I bow my head in gratitude for the support and encouragement of the people of Ganghwa County," and expressed his vision, stating, "As promised to the residents, I will swiftly stabilize county administration and, by gathering the aspirations of 70,000 Ganghwa residents, achieve uninterrupted development of Ganghwa through resident communication and unity without fail."

His first day's official schedule included offering words of gratitude to residents at the Suhyup Four-way Intersection, conducting traffic safety guidance for school commutes with parents in front of Ganghwa Girls' Middle School, demonstrating his firm resolve to properly care for the future generation who will lead Ganghwa.

Subsequently, he visited the Elderly Welfare Center, paid respects at the Memorial Tower, returned to the County Office, and held an introductory meeting with Deputy Governor Yun Do-young and other senior civil servants in the second-floor video conference room.

At this meeting, Governor Park Yong-chul encouraged civil servants, saying, "Despite the seven-month vacancy following the sudden passing of former Governor Yu Cheon-ho, I deeply appreciate the civil servants for conducting stable county administration." He then proceeded with the formal transition of duties in the governor's office.

After a brief tea time at the press room, Governor Park visited the County Assembly and engaged in friendly conversation with Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Han Seung-hee and other assembly members. He appealed for cooperation, stating, "The county and the assembly are partners; let us work together for the development of Ganghwa County." He concluded the morning schedule with a visit to the Korean Senior Citizens Association Ganghwa County Branch.

In the afternoon, he received a briefing from Deputy Governor Yun Do-young on major administrative initiatives and current issues. At this meeting, Governor Park presented five major county administration goals: △Communication and unity, establishment of a rational civil service system; △Opening of the 'Ganghwa Era' as a new gateway to the metropolitan area, with tourism industry heating up Ganghwa; △Creating stable agricultural, livestock, forestry, and fisheries environments and supporting small businesses, protecting residents' property rights; △Making Ganghwa a happy and safe place for Ganghwa residents; △Ganghwa overflowing with laughter and hope through comprehensive welfare. He urged all civil servants to unite as one for the development of Ganghwa.