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Mayor Park Heong-joon Declares, “A Great Wave That Will Move the Nation Begins in Busan!”

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that a regular staff assembly was held at 9 a.m. on July 1 at the City Hall Grand Auditorium to commemorate the 3rd anniversary of the 8th civil-elected term.

The event was attended by over 700 people, including Mayor Park Heong-joon, city executives, deputy heads of district and county offices, representatives from city-affiliated corporations and foundations, and municipal employees.

This regular assembly was held to reflect on the past three years of tireless effort to create a city “where one would choose to live again,” to recognize the dedication of staff who worked hard through challenges, and to communicate and share the city’s direction and goals to respond to the rapidly changing administrative environment.

The event included the national pledge, a video highlighting the accomplishments of the past three years and the vision for Busan as a global hub city, followed by Mayor Park’s message of encouragement to staff, a congratulatory message from the President, and the singing of the “Ode to Busan.”

Mayor Park stated that over the past three years, the city has steadily increased investment and job creation, enhanced urban competitiveness and brand value, improved quality of life for citizens, and made progress on long-standing stalled projects and regional issues.

He noted that Busan is undergoing transformative change, citing achievements such as being selected as an excellent institution in youth policy evaluations for three consecutive years, establishing the Busan Future Industry Conversion Fund, being chosen as Korea’s candidate city for the 2026 UNESCO World Heritage Committee, and hosting prestigious international conferences. He added that the Korea Manifesto Implementation Headquarters gave Busan the highest rating (SA grade) for civil pledge implementation for the second consecutive year during the 8th civil-elected term. “All of these accomplishments were made possible by the hard work and dedication of our public officials,” he said, expressing sincere gratitude to employees who have stayed the course unwaveringly.

He further emphasized, “Busan is now on the right track, and we are running steadfastly toward becoming a global hub city and a city where people want to live again. The driving force to break free from the concentration in the capital region and the crises of low growth and low birth rates begins in Busan. The key to overcoming Korea’s challenges lies in making Busan a global hub city.”

In closing, he remarked, “The key to revitalizing local regions lies in the hands of public officials working in the field, and the role of the central government today is to support them in forging their own path. When public officials work with pride, our mission and purpose will create greater ripple effects and outcomes, and this great wave will not only move Busan but also the entire Republic of Korea.”

“I firmly believe that thanks to your presence and collaboration, the dream of making Busan a global hub city is becoming more real, and we are making strides toward a more livable city. I will continue to do my utmost together with all of you in our journey to shape a brighter future and transform Busan’s destiny,” he concluded.