Ryukyung-gi, Jungnang-gu Mayor, Conducts On-site Inspection of Flood Control Facilities in Preparation for Rainy Season

[Seoul District News] Yudeokyeol, Dongdaemun-gu Mayor, Chairs Final Expanded Executive Meeting at 5 PM on the 23rd... Yongsan-gu Holds Memorial Event for Month of Patriots and Veterans... Jung-gu Conducts Intensive Pest Control at 299 Sites Including 61 Parks and 238 Green Areas

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, is visiting the Junghwa 2 Rainwater Pump Station to conduct an on-site inspection.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, visited Mangusan Retention Basin and Junghwa 2 Rainwater Pump Station on the 22nd to inspect the overall condition of disaster prevention facilities in preparation for emergency situations during the rainy season.

At the site, Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi checked the operation status and functionality of the drainage pumps and urged the on-site personnel to conduct continuous inspections and thorough management.

Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi stated, "Safety can never be emphasized enough," adding, "We will carefully monitor to respond flawlessly to changing weather conditions caused by climate change."

The district is maintaining aging sewage pipelines and conducting various flood prevention activities. These include one-on-one care for flood-vulnerable households, promoting subscription to flood insurance, and implementing flood prevention facility projects such as installing water barriers and sewage backflow prevention devices in low-lying underground houses.

Yoo Deok-yeol, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, presided over the final expanded executive meeting on the 23rd at 5 p.m. in the district office's planning situation room, attended by senior officials of grade 5 or higher from the district and neighborhoods.

The meeting began with farewell remarks for five directors and department heads, including Safety and Life Bureau Director Eom In-jun, who is retiring on June 30 along with Mayor Yoo.

Mayor Yoo said, "The past 12 years have not been a short time. I am grateful for the good results and evaluations received. Among them, the most memorable are the development project around Cheongnyangni Station and the maintenance project around Baebongsan. It is regrettable that some pending issues remain unresolved. I hope the staff will ensure that these remaining issues are properly concluded under the leadership of the new mayor."

Yongsan-gu (Mayor Seong Jang-hyun) held a 'Patriotic Families' Commemoration Event on the 22nd at 3 p.m. at the Garam Small Theater in Yongsan Art Hall in observance of the Month of Patriots and Veterans.

The event aimed to inherit the noble spirit of sacrifice of national veterans who dedicated themselves to the country and to commemorate the patriotic martyrs, reflecting on the true meaning of love for the nation.

The event lasted one hour and included a pre-ceremony performance, national anthem, commendation of exemplary veterans, presentation of appreciation plaques, commemorative speeches, group photos, and traditional song performances. Attendees included Mayor Seong Jang-hyun, Yongsan District Council Chairman Kim Jeong-jae, Veterans Association Chairman Park Yul-gyun, and 260 veterans.

Mayor Seong Jang-hyun said, "When I think of the sacrifices made by patriotic families who made today's Republic of Korea possible, I feel nothing but respect and gratitude," adding, "As a duty to future generations, the district will wholeheartedly support the patriotic heroes who dedicated themselves to the country to live honorable lives."

Meanwhile, the district plans to continue welfare services for national veterans and their families and support for veterans organizations by expanding veterans' allowance payments through ordinance amendments starting this year and completing the construction of the Veterans Hall (14-9 Bogwang-ro 60-gil) in May.

Jung-gu, Seoul, has launched pest control operations targeting parks and green spaces around residential areas. In addition, due to the increase in mosquitoes during summer, disinfection activities are being conducted in areas with many complaints, such as sewers and covered streams.

From the 21st to July 1st, Jung-gu will conduct intensive pest and mosquito control in 61 parks including Seosomun History Park and Son Ki-jung Sports Park, as well as 238 green spaces such as pavilions and small gardens in each village.

Accordingly, sequential pest control activities will be carried out starting from the 21st in ▲Yaksu-dong ▲Cheonggu, Donghwa, Hwanghak, Sindang 5-dong (on the 22nd) ▲Dasan-dong (23rd) ▲Euljiro, Gwanghui, Myeongdong (24th) ▲Sogong-dong (27th) ▲Jungnim-dong (28th) ▲entire district (29th) ▲Dasan, Dongho-ro (30th) ▲Tongil, Mallijae, Toegye-ro (July 1st), with working hours from 9:20 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This pest control is designed to prevent damage such as tree death and aesthetic degradation caused by summer pests, and to alleviate residents' discomfort from the surge of mosquitoes in green spaces closely connected to residential areas.

In particular, aphids, spotted lanternflies, and pine caterpillars mainly infest landscaping trees such as zelkova, cherry, and wisteria trees planted in parks. These pests chew leaves, damaging the value of landscaping trees, harming aesthetics, and causing secondary issues like sooty mold from excrement, which can increase ants. Therefore, proactive pest control is crucial.

Mosquitoes, which are difficult to control with tree pest pesticides, are targeted by spraying insecticides in manholes and septic tanks, and treating mosquito larvae in standing water.

Additionally, extra disinfection will be conducted in areas with frequent resident requests such as covered streams and sewers. This additional disinfection will be carried out alongside scheduled disinfection dates for each neighborhood, with opinions being gathered from neighborhood chiefs and community leaders. Some neighborhood community centers have also independently conducted disinfection.

During pest control operations, the district plans to notify residents via text messages and hang banners to inform them of partial traffic controls.