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SEOUL, January 7 (AJP) - President Lee Jae Myung has sent pizza to encourage staff at the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries which was relocated to the southern port city of Busan recently, the ministry said on Wednesday.
The relocation from the administrative city of Sejong, which was finalized last month, was part of Lee's campaign pledges during last year's presidential election, aimed at taking the lead in the era of Arctic shipping routes while fostering new growth engines.
It is also part of broader efforts to promote balanced regional development across the country, beyond Sejong, where most ministerial offices and other government agencies have been relocated since 2012.
The ministry explained that the surprise pizza delivery was meant to encourage staff and other officials for their efforts during the relocation.
Lee previously made similar deliveries of hearty meals to other ministries last year.
The relocation from the administrative city of Sejong, which was finalized last month, was part of Lee's campaign pledges during last year's presidential election, aimed at taking the lead in the era of Arctic shipping routes while fostering new growth engines.
It is also part of broader efforts to promote balanced regional development across the country, beyond Sejong, where most ministerial offices and other government agencies have been relocated since 2012.
The ministry explained that the surprise pizza delivery was meant to encourage staff and other officials for their efforts during the relocation.
Lee previously made similar deliveries of hearty meals to other ministries last year.
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