Changwon Mayor Kang Ki-yun held his inauguration ceremony Monday, declaring the official launch of the ninth popularly elected administration and pledging to make "citizen-first principles" the foundation of his municipal governance. Kang presented "Citizens First, a Happy Changwon" as his vision, setting citizen-centered administration, regional economic recovery, and balanced development across districts as core tasks.
The city held the "Ninth Popularly Elected Administration: Inauguration of the 5th Changwon Special City Mayor Kang Ki-yun" at the Citizens' Hall in City Hall on Monday morning. About 360 people attended the ceremony, including local National Assembly members, city and provincial council members, transition committee members, representatives of vocational and social organizations, and citizens.
In his inaugural address, Kang stressed, "I will make 'citizen-first principles' the foundation of municipal governance and carry out administration that puts citizens first." He presented four municipal goals to realize the vision of the ninth administration: a dynamic economy and quality jobs, balanced development across districts and a unified city, robust welfare and safe daily life, and a proud culture and a city of dignity.
Drawing on his experience as an entrepreneur, local council member, National Assembly member, and head of public institutions, he also pledged to create a business-friendly city and to work to strengthen manufacturing competitiveness and foster future industries.
Kang also outlined his plan to enhance the city's competitiveness through balanced development across the Masan, Changwon, and Jinhae districts, expanded welfare across life stages, and stronger competitiveness in culture and tourism.
Addressing the city's civil service, he again called for a shift to citizen-centered administration.
"All standards of administration must be the citizens," Kang said. "Let us move away from supplier-centered administration and create change that citizens can feel through administration based on creativity and challenge, performance and responsibility."
"Changwon is the foundation of my life and the hometown where my dreams began," Kang said. "Over the next four years, I will surely keep my promises to the citizens and pour all my capabilities into making Changwon the No. 1 city in Korea, a Changwon where citizens are happy."
