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President Lee Jae-myung’s “Listening to the Heart of Busan” Held at Pukyong National University

- July 25 at the Pukyong Convention Hall

The national townhall meeting “Listening to the Heart of Busan,” hosted by President Lee Jae-myung, was held on the afternoon of July 25 at the Pukyong Convention Hall.

This was the President’s third regional townhall event, following previous sessions in Gwangju and Daejeon.

Given that the event focused on the relocation of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and the balanced regional development of the country, Pukyong National University―Busan’s flagship national university with specialized strengths in the fields of ocean and fisheries―was selected as the venue.

The event was attended by President Lee Jae-myung; Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Jeon Jae-soo; Chairman of the Presidential Committee for Balanced National Development Kim Kyung-soo; Senior Secretary for Economic Growth Ha Joon-kyung; Senior Secretary for AI and Future Strategy Ha Jung-woo; Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon; and approximately 200 Busan citizens.

During the session, President Lee emphasized the importance of promptly relocating the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries along with its affiliated organizations, relevant enterprises, public institutions, and research agencies. He also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the successful construction of the new Gadeok International Airport. Following his remarks, citizens of Busan, including alumni of Pukyong National University, were given the opportunity to voice their suggestions and share their opinions directly with the President.

Prior to the event, President Lee visited the memorial for the late Captain Lee Dong-jin* near the Pukyong Convention Hall, accompanied by President Bae Sang-hoon of Pukyong National University. There, he laid a wreath and observed a moment of silence in tribute.

Meanwhile, with the presidential visit taking place on campus, Pukyong National University mobilized key administrative departments―such as the General Affairs and Facilities Divisions―to actively support the preparation and smooth operation of the event. Their coordinated efforts ensured the event was conducted safely and without disruption. <Pukyong Today>

* The late Captain Lee Dong-jin, a 1982 graduate of the Department of Fisheries Business Administration at Pukyong National University’s predecessor, the National Fisheries University of Busan, was commissioned as a second lieutenant through the 24th class of the Army ROTC. On May 4, 1988, while serving as a first lieutenant with the 38th Regiment of the 15th Division, he led a landmine installation operation along the front-line fence in Gangwon-do. When a sudden gust of wind triggered an unexpected mine explosion, he selflessly threw himself onto the detonating device to shield his subordinates, ultimately saving 14 soldiers at the cost of his own life.