9th Popularly Elected Local Governments Launch, Focusing on Public Livelihood and Economic Recovery

The 9th popularly elected local governments officially launched today, July 1, marking the start of their four-year terms.

Most heads of local governments have chosen to simplify or forgo inauguration ceremonies, heading directly to the front lines of public livelihood to begin their administration with a primary focus on regional economic recovery and securing future growth engines.

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon will pay his respects at the Seoul National Cemetery this morning before attending the inauguration ceremony for his 40th term as mayor at City Hall.

Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae will hold a modest inauguration ceremony with minimal guests, taking into account the severe fiscal crisis facing Gyeonggi Province, which amounts to 7 trillion won.

Ulsan Mayor Kim Sang-wook will visit the Deokha public bus garage in Cheongnyang-eup, Ulju-gun, as his first official visit to a public livelihood site immediately after taking office.

Jeju Province Governor Wi Seong-gon also plans to hold a simple inauguration ceremony and will begin communicating with residents by visiting public livelihood sites from his first day in office.

Busan Mayor Jeon Jae-soo will take his oath of office and sign the handover documents on his first day. Instead of a separate inauguration ceremony, he will hold a meeting at the City Hall auditorium to discuss his first campaign pledge, the 100-day emergency measures for public livelihood.

Daegu Mayor Choo Kyung-ho will be inaugurated at the Daegu Culture and Arts Center in an open event held with citizens.

North Chungcheong Province Governor-elect Shin Yong-han will visit the memorial tower before holding an inauguration ceremony at the Cheongju Arts Center, attended by various figures, residents, and public officials.

Most heads of metropolitan and local governments across the country are presenting their visions for the 9th local administration during today's inauguration ceremonies and other events, officially beginning their duties.

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