Mayor Choi Min-ho, the driving force behind Sejong City, is a seasoned public administrator with 31 years of comprehensive experience in central and local governance. Originating from Daejeon in 1956, he completed his education at Boseong High School and Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Seoul. Subsequently, he pursued advanced degrees in public administration and law at Yonsei University, Tokyo University in Japan, and Dankook University in Seoul. Throughout his career, Mayor Choi has held key positions such as deputy governor of South Chungcheong Province, head of the Human Resources Department at the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, and vice minister-level chairman of the Appeals Commission at the same ministry. Notably, he played a crucial role in organizing the Anmyeon Island International Flower Expo, setting the stage for his vision to transform Sejong City into a global garden city. His leadership as head of the National Agency for Administrative City Construction and chief of staff to the prime minister further underscore his impactful contributions. In 2022, Mayor Choi won the city's mayoral election and expressed his ambition to develop Sejong City into a cutting-edge metropolis with self-sustaining capabilities. He is known for his commitment to human values and ethics, as well as his dedication to inclusive engagement with local communities, demonstrated through his weekly "Monday Letter" contributions to the local newspaper. As Mayor Choi steers Sejong City towards progress, his leadership brings anticipation for the transformative impact he envisions.