[Seoul District News] Yangcheon-gu Conducts Live Integrity Training for 450 Employees and Affiliated Staff with Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission on the 26th & Integrity City Declaration Ceremony, Integrity Musical (Online and Offline Broadcast), Special Lecture on Conflict of Interest Prevention Law and Various Content-Based Concert-Style Education Draw Attention ... Yongsan-gu Secures 4 Parking Spaces Using Leftover Land in Huam-dong ... Seodaemun-gu Conducts ‘Visiting Human Rights Education’ for Socially Vulnerable Groups
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yangcheon-gu (District Mayor Lee Gi-jae) announced on the 26th that it will declare "Anti-Corruption Integrity City Yangcheon" to spread a culture of integrity within the organization.
The declaration ceremony, held at the Yangcheon Digital Media Center, is expected to be attended by 450 employees of the district and related public institutions both on-site and online (via YouTube channel "Yangcheon TV").
The ceremony will proceed with the reading and oath-taking of the integrity pledge to strengthen public officials' commitment to integrity, followed by a performance declaring Yangcheon-gu as an "Anti-Corruption Integrity City." This is intended to express the will of all employees to work together so that Yangcheon can leap forward as a symbol of an integrity city.
Following the declaration ceremony, an integrity live education session will be supported by the Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission's Integrity Training Institute. It will feature an "Integrity Musical," which uses lively music and interesting stories to remind participants of the meaning of integrity in daily life, as well as a special lecture on integrity by instructor Jang Tae-joon, who will explain the "Conflict of Interest Prevention Act" that has been in effect since May 19 in an easy-to-understand manner.
The district expects that this unique concert-style education using various cultural contents, departing from traditional rote learning, will help employees naturally internalize the value of "integrity."
Additionally, the district selects an "Integrity Book by the District Mayor," reflecting the institution head's commitment to integrity, and distributes it to those promoted to grade 5 or higher and newly appointed public officials. This aims to provide an opportunity for public officials facing new changes such as promotion or appointment to reaffirm their commitment to integrity and promote the spread of integrity values within the organization.
Lee Gi-jae, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, said, "The person who creates a transparent and integrity-based public service society that meets the expectations of residents is none other than myself," adding, "I hope that all employees will deeply engrave the value of integrity in their hearts so that Yangcheon can become even more trusted by residents through this declaration ceremony and integrity education."
Yongsan-gu (District Mayor Park Hee-young) has created a resident-priority parking lot on a vacant lot (172.9㎡) located in Huam-dong and began operation on the 22nd.
The small leftover land parking lot project converts leftover land in residential areas, which has been left idle, into small-scale parking lots through lease agreements with landowners. This project not only achieves great effects with a small budget but also prevents residential environment degradation issues such as illegal dumping of garbage or installation of illegal structures that can occur when vacant lots are left unattended for a long time.
Through the agreement, incentives are provided to landowners, and residents can use the resident-priority parking lots at affordable rates. Landowners can choose between a parking lot income of 40,000 KRW per parking space per month or a property tax reduction according to the Local Tax Act. However, the principle is to keep the parking lot open for at least one year.
Huam-dong, located at the foot of Namsan, has many narrow alleys and mostly consists of detached houses and villas, making it difficult to secure parking spaces. Even when the district tries to establish parking lots, the high land prices make land acquisition difficult.
In the case of Huam-dong, where the parking lot was created this time, a vacant lot was confirmed following the demolition of a building in May, and consultations were held with the landowner. On July 4, a lease agreement for the leftover land was signed with the owner, and four parking spaces were completed.
Park Hee-young, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, said, "Most leftover land parking lots are created near residential areas, so resident satisfaction is high," adding, "We will continue to focus on securing parking lots through various methods to alleviate chronic parking shortages and create a pleasant residential environment."
Due to redevelopment and reconstruction issues, parking shortages have been a chronic problem in the old downtown area of Yongsan-gu. The district is addressing residents' inconvenience by securing space in connection with development projects and simultaneously implementing green parking projects that create parking lots by utilizing leftover land or removing fences.
Seodaemun-gu (District Mayor Lee Seong-heon) will conduct "Visiting Human Rights Education" next month to raise residents' sensitivity to human rights and understanding of the rights of socially vulnerable groups.
This education is characterized by being held in neighborhoods for the convenience of residents who wish to participate.
On the 7th at 2 p.m., the film "4th Place," focusing on children's rights, will be screened in the multipurpose room of Yeonhui-dong Community Center. On the 14th at 2 p.m., "Green Book," which deals with racial discrimination, will be shown at the Art Hall of Bukahyeon Cultural and Sports Center. Lectures and discussions related to the films will follow.
On the 21st at 2 p.m., reflecting the characteristics of the Hongje area with a large elderly population, education on "Protection of Elderly Human Rights and Prevention of Abuse" will be held at Haha Hoho Hongje Village Vitality Center.
Each of the three sessions will recruit 50 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. Interested residents can refer to the Seodaemun-gu website notices or call the Human Rights Team of the Seodaemun-gu Audit Office to apply.
Previously, members of the Seodaemun-gu Human Rights Residents' Council (Monitoring Group) participated in deciding the method and topics of this human rights education, adding significance.
Lee Seong-heon, Mayor of Seodaemun-gu, said, "We will continue to prepare resident-centered human rights lectures and events and strive to spread a culture of respect for human rights within the community."
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