Park Kwan-yeol, the mayor of Gwangju, reiterated his responsibility as a public servant dedicated to serving citizens on August 25.
On this day, Mayor Park held a traditional ceremony at Gwangju Hyanggyo and Sungnyeoljeon, marking the new beginning of the 9th elected term of Gwangju's governance.
About 50 attendees were present at the ceremony, including Mayor Park, Park Sang-young, chair of the Gwangju City Council, city council members, Sim Do-sik, head of Gwangju Hyanggyo, Lee Dan-woo, president of the Sungkyunkwan Confucian Association, local scholars, and other officials.
The traditional ceremony is a customary event where newly appointed local leaders visit the hyanggyo to announce their appointment to the sages and pledge to govern sincerely.
The event was designed to announce the launch of the 9th elected term of Gwangju's governance to the community and reaffirm the commitment to responsible administration for the citizens.
During the ceremony, Mayor Park clearly expressed his intention to place citizens at the center of governance.
This traditional ceremony is noteworthy as it goes beyond the customary inauguration, showcasing how Mayor Park intends to lead the governance of the 9th elected term.
In particular, Mayor Park indicated his plans to enhance communication with citizens, incorporate local voices into policies, and focus administrative capabilities on the continuous development of Gwangju and the improvement of citizens' quality of life.
Chairman Park Sang-young also expressed his willingness to cooperate with the administration.
In the community, there is growing interest in how the launch of the 9th elected term will address issues directly affecting citizens' lives and create tangible changes.
Above all, there are expectations that the emphasis on 'citizen-centered' and 'service-oriented administration' highlighted in the traditional ceremony will translate into policies that citizens can feel in their daily lives, covering areas such as transportation, housing, local economy, education, and welfare.
Mayor Park stated, “I will listen to the voices of citizens and diligently lead the governance for the development of Gwangju and the happiness of its citizens.”
Chairman Park Sang-young also emphasized, “I will do my best in legislative activities for the citizens and work closely with the administration to enhance the quality of life for Gwangju residents.”
Meanwhile, Mayor Park plans to systematically preserve the region's historical and cultural heritage, including Gwangju Hyanggyo and Sungnyeoljeon, while inheriting and developing the value of traditional culture.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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