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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Lim Seong-cheol, head of the Gangnam District branch of the Integrated Public Officials Union (Tonggongno), has posted an article titled 'Gangnam District Office Projects You Must Know in 2020!' ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, which has quietly become a hot topic.
On the 23rd, Branch Chief Lim posted on the union bulletin board a message to union members for the Lunar New Year, along with greetings and an overview of the projects to be carried out this year as Gangnam District Office employees. He provided a 'kind' guide on how to respond if relatives inquire about Gangnam District projects, drawing attention.
He first said, "As we welcome the 2020 Lunar New Year, I wish all union members a healthy new year. Although not substantial, there is a holiday bonus deposited on the 17th to help you enjoy the festive season. Instead of saving it for yourself, how about giving your parents a generous allowance starting this new year?"
He added, "I hope you take some time to think from your parents' perspective about who has been your strong support until today, why parents only give to their children and become objects of resentment, and why they must live as lifelong sinners. As I grow older, I have come to realize that parents and children are not a shared fate community walking together but rather two separate lives gradually drifting apart."
◇ "Parents and children are not a shared fate community walking together but two separate lives gradually drifting apart..." A touching realization
For union members whose parents are still alive, this is happiness, and for those who have already bid farewell to their beloved parents, he wished them to create beautiful memories with their remaining family members.
He continued that during the Lunar New Year holiday, when families and relatives gather and conversations blossom, discussions about work life will naturally arise. Especially if you work in the affluent Gangnam District, interest will be higher, and many questions will be asked. He urged not to say you don't know as if it were someone else's workplace but to familiarize yourself with the changes in the Gangnam District Office under the 7th local government administration, which employees should naturally know, showing kindness.
First, he said it is necessary to inform your relatives that you have been the main actors in making Gangnam a great place to live. To do this, you should carefully review and explain the work you do and how policies differ from other districts to make it a better place to live.
The four major execution goals of the 7th local government administration in Gangnam District are a must-environment city, a future-oriented attractive city, an inclusive welfare city, and an empathetic administrative city, with over 60 major projects.
Second, as an employee of Gangnam District Office, you should at least know the district office budget and finances. This year's budget is 1.0162 trillion won, ranking first among Seoul's autonomous districts. No Seoul autonomous district has had a budget exceeding one trillion won before, and this is a rare figure nationwide, signifying that you hold a position in a massive organization.
◇ Gangnam District's budget this year is 1.0162 trillion won, the highest among Seoul's autonomous districts!
37.1% of the revenue comes from local taxes, with property tax playing a significant role. The rise in housing prices means it is a better place to live than other districts, and many people want to live there even at high prices.
On the other hand, for public officials, the opportunity to own a home in Gangnam has become more distant, and the surrounding cost of living has also risen, resulting in relatively lower wages within the public official community, which has the same salary system.
In response, the Integrated Union plans to continuously develop customized welfare and various welfare benefits for employees.
More than one trillion won of the budget is spent 41.5% on health and welfare, with the rest allocated to urban environment, traffic safety, education, culture, and other sectors. Since the budget expenditure is the responsibility of the employees, it means you must live busily.
However, when each person faithfully performs their duties in their respective fields, the labor union can confidently demand fair treatment on behalf of the employees, so he asked everyone to do their best.
He emphasized that employees should not only listen to news about the district office during promotions but also develop a habit of regularly checking notices, event schedules, and district news outside their own work to become indispensable workers at the district office.
Last year, 20 out of 22 community centers in the district were remodeled, bringing a pleasant change, and this year, major projects are expected to cause significant shifts throughout Gangnam District to create a refined city.
◇ Hyundai Motor Global Business Center to break ground on KEPCO site this March
The Hyundai Motor GBC (Global Business Center) construction project, which had a major dispute with Seoul City over the use of 'public contribution funds' from the sale of the KEPCO site in Samseong-dong in 2014, will finally break ground this March. The new Hyundai Motor headquarters, with a project cost of 17.2642 trillion won, will include office facilities, accommodations, performance halls, assembly halls, exhibition halls, and other cultural facilities, significantly increasing the number of foreign tourists and visitors, transforming it into a landmark of Gangnam District.
The building will have 105 floors and a height of 569 meters. Although the Lotte World Tower in Songpa District across the river has 123 floors and is 555 meters tall, ours is 14 meters taller, so you can proudly tell your family and relatives that it is the tallest building in South Korea.
Also, the 560-meter-high observatory will offer a panoramic view of Seoul, and a ground plaza for relaxation in the city center will be created, making people eager to visit with their families once completed.
In June, the Yeongdong-daero complex development project will be promoted on the 630-meter section between Samseong Station and Bongeunsa Station, integrating the metropolitan area express railway, Wirye?Sinsa light rail, subway lines 2 and 9, buses, and taxis for transfers.
The Yeongdong-daero complex development, with seven underground floors and an area of 144,000 square meters, is 2.3 times the size of Seoul Plaza. Once completed, it will serve as a transportation hub, and all meetings and appointments are expected to take place in Samseong-dong.
◇ Complex city development in Suseo-dong expected to become a hub city in southeastern Seoul... Robot cluster to be established around Segok-dong
Moreover, a complex city with distribution and residential facilities will be developed on 386,664 square meters in the Suseo-dong area, gathering residential, transportation, and commercial functions around Suseo Station, making it a hub city in southeastern Seoul. If you plan to purchase new housing, Segok-dong is highly recommended.
In particular, around Segok-dong, a world-class robot cluster will be established, comparable to the famous Massachusetts robot cluster in the U.S. and the rapidly growing Odense Robotics in Denmark, making it one of the world's top three robot hubs.
Although these are not directly related to the Gangnam District Office budget, they are projects that will further develop Gangnam District, so it is important to be aware of them.
The biggest concern of residents is a clean and clear Gangnam free from fine dust. Gangnam District boasts the top rank in urban cleanliness.
Although the weather is good, it is true that there is nowhere to go without worrying about fine dust. Now, not only urban aesthetics but also the environment is a task that must be solved.
Since the launch of the 7th local government administration, the causes of sewage odor have been identified and eliminated, and the landscape of 12 locations, including the southern overpass wall of Hannam Bridge, has been improved. Disorderly illegal banners and signs on the streets have also been cleaned up.
Forty-five fine dust measuring devices and 100 IoT integrated sensors, totaling 145 units, have been installed. When an emergency fine dust reduction measure is issued, cleaning is automatically carried out.
The collected data is available to residents immediately through the mobile service 'The Gangnam' app, which combines artificial intelligence (AI), big data, Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain technology, the first of its kind among local governments nationwide.
This year, the number of dust suction vehicles and water cleaning vehicles will be increased from six each to ten each, totaling 20 vehicles, to ensure effective operation. More than ten fine dust free zone shelters will be added to provide clean air, making people naturally want to live in Gangnam.
This was in the must-environment city creation sector, and the 'Smart City Gangnam' will also be realized by first establishing a digital district office mayor's office to provide rapid information, respond to real-time disasters, and use data for communication and collaboration.
Additionally, 15 autonomous vehicles will be deployed on 23 major roads in the district to develop and demonstrate autonomous driving technology. For residents' convenience, 2,500 RFID (radio-frequency identification) food waste volume-based charging devices will be installed by 2021, eliminating the need to buy food waste bags.
To deal with shameless people who park in disabled-only parking spaces, 93 parking ICT (information and communication technology) systems have been installed in 21 public parking lots, which sound horns to prevent non-disabled vehicles from parking.
The 'Gangnam App' parking information has introduced a parking sharing system using IoT technology, allowing users to see available parking areas at a glance and helping with parking.
Finally, he hoped that Gangnam would overcome 'selfishness' and be reborn as a community that respects and cares for each other, introducing the new urban style brand 'ME ME WE GANGNAM.' He asked not to forget this introduction.
It uses 'me' instead of 'you' to mean 'you are another me,' and the circular design symbolizes people, trees, and forests, incorporating the initials 'ㄱ' and 'ㄴ' of 'Gangnam' to represent a creative space and a window opening to the world.
Branch Chief Lim concluded, "The changes in Gangnam District Office under the 7th local government administration are the hard-earned fruits of the mayor and employees, so please be sure to inform your relatives when you visit your hometown. I hope you foster family harmony and have a joyful time during the holiday."
This kind message from the 'Kind Gangnam District Integrated Public Officials Union Branch Chief' is expected to provide valuable information not only to Gangnam District Office employees but also to Gangnam residents and Seoul citizens.
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