23-Year-Old Becomes Village Headman for Over 1,800 Residents
In Thanh Hoa province, Vietnam, 23-year-old Pham Quang Huy has been appointed headman of a village with over 1,800 residents. A former soldier and refrigeration apprentice, he faces challenges of inexperience and building trust with older villagers, but is leveraging technology and striving to foster community relations.
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