2025 Pyeongtaek Saemaul Leaders Conference Concludes Successfully

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park Chan-hyuk] The Pyeongtaek Saemaul Movement Association (Chairman Yeon Kyu-chang) successfully held the '2025 Pyeongtaek Saemaul Leaders Conference' on the 12th at the Baengseong International Exchange Foundation with approximately 300 Saemaul leaders in attendance.

The event was attended by Mayor Jung Jang-sun, City Council Chairman Kang Jung-gu, city council members, and heads of various civic organizations, who expressed congratulations and encouragement to the Saemaul leaders for their dedication throughout the year.

Held under the theme 'Together for Saemaul, Towards the Future! Towards the World!', the conference served as an occasion to reflect on the Saemaul Movement Association's accomplishments over 2025, to promote harmony and communication among Saemaul leaders, and to present the direction that Pyeongtaek's Saemaul Movement Association will take in 2026.

Chairman Yeon Kyu-chang said in his keynote address, "I extend my gratitude to all Saemaul leaders who, with the spirit of diligence, self-reliance, and cooperation, have devoted themselves to serving their communities without hesitation throughout this year. We will take the lead in advancing community development through the Saemaul movement, which illuminates the future with all generations working together."

Pyeongtaek Mayor Jung Jang-sun stated, "I extend my deep gratitude to the Saemaul leaders who have quietly served throughout the region and worked to make Pyeongtaek a better place to live. I look forward to your continued active engagement next year and will provide strong support from the city."

An awards ceremony for Saemaul leaders who have contributed to community development was also held on the day. Those honored include: △Presidential Commendation (1 recipient) Yeon Kyu-chang, Chairman of Pyeongtaek Saemaul Movement Association △Prime Minister's Commendation (1 recipient) Kim Yu-soon, Chairman of Poseung-eup Saemaul Women's Association △Minister of Interior and Safety Commendation (1 recipient) Han Jung-man, Chairman of Saemaul Leaders Seojeong-dong Council △Central Saemaul Movement Association Chairman Commendation (3 recipients) O Se-jong, Chairman of Saemaul Leaders Tongbok-dong Council; Kim Myeong-ja, Chairman of Oseong-myeon Saemaul Women's Association; and Shim Ki-sook, Chairman of Wonpyeong-dong Saemaul Women's Association. A total of 47 meritorious Saemaul leaders received awards.

Additionally, the Saemaul Leaders Seojeong-dong Council and Baengseong-eup Saemaul Women's Association were honored as the most outstanding eup, myeon, and dong by member organizations.