[Photo] Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, Attends Completion Ceremony of Gongeung-dong Dokkaebi Market Facility Modernization Project

[Seoul District Photo News] Kim Tae-woo, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Attends 'Old Downtown Revitalization Resident Communication Supporters Launch Ceremony' ... Park Hee-young, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, Attends '102nd Anniversary Memorial Ceremony for Yu Gwan-sun' on the 28th at 3 PM ... Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, Attends WHO Age-friendly City Certification Plaque Ceremony

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] On the 29th at 2 p.m., Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, attended the '2022 Traditional Market Facility Modernization Project Completion Ceremony' held at the outdoor stage on the Gyeongchun Line Forest Trail behind the back gate of Dokkaebi Market in Gongneung-dong.

Dokkaebi Market in Gongneung-dong is the largest traditional market in the area, used by about 4,000 people daily. The district carried out a facility modernization project for the market merchants and visitors, installing ▲high-definition LED electronic display ▲photo zones and sculptures ▲underground buried emergency fire boxes.

The event was held with the attendance of Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, National Assembly member Ko Yong-jin, Kim Jun-seong, Chairman of the District Council, Dokkaebi Market merchants, and residents. The program proceeded in the order of opening and introduction of guests, congratulatory speeches, progress report, unveiling ceremony, and rounding.

At the end of the rounding, after a demonstration of the underground emergency fire box usage by firefighters from Nowon Fire Station, Mayor Oh Seung-rok, guests, and market merchants practiced the usage method together.

Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, said, “Dokkaebi Market in Gongneung-dong, the representative commercial district of Nowon, has been continuously changing through the endless concerns and efforts of market merchants and residents,” adding, “We will continue to spare no support at the district level for the modernization and revitalization of traditional markets.”

"With the power of 570,000 Gangseo-gu residents, we will surely achieve the revitalization of the old downtown."

Seoul Gangseo-gu (Mayor Kim Tae-woo) held the 'Old Downtown Revitalization Resident Communication Supporters Launch Ceremony' at 3 p.m. on the 29th in the district office's large conference room.

Previously, until the 22nd, the district recruited resident communication supporters who would directly communicate with residents during redevelopment and reconstruction processes in old downtown areas such as Hwagok-dong and Deungchon-dong and gather various ideas.

The recruitment saw participation from diverse generations across Gangseo-gu, from people in their 20s to their 70s, reflecting residents' strong desire for old downtown revitalization.

The district selected a total of 50 people after reviewing age, residence area, and relevance to development projects, awarding appointment certificates and holding the launch ceremony to announce the supporters' inauguration.

The supporters will engage in various activities for old downtown revitalization over the next two years, including idea provision and policy promotion.

Mayor Kim Tae-woo said, “The first pledge after my inauguration was to create a 'high-quality balanced city where the old downtown comes alive.' For this, not only the district office and experts but also the participation of residents is most important,” adding, “I expect the resident communication supporters to faithfully serve as a strong bridge connecting the district and residents.”

Park Hee-young, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, visited Itaewon Bugundang Historical Park (40da-gil 33, Noksapyeong-daero) at 3 p.m. on the 28th to attend the '102nd Anniversary Memorial Ceremony for Martyr Yu Gwan-sun.'

This was to honor the noble spirit and patriotism of Yu Gwan-sun, who was buried in the Itaewon communal cemetery after her martyrdom.

The event lasted 20 minutes with about 20 attendees including Mayor Park, the Yu Gwan-sun Memorial Association, and bereaved families, proceeding with the national anthem, introduction of guests, memorial speech, flower offering, and incense burning.

Park Hee-young, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, said, “The Republic of Korea exists today because of our ancestors who sacrificed themselves solely for national independence,” adding, “It is our role today to uphold the great will of patriotic martyrs and pass it on to future generations.”

Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) was certified as an age-friendly city by the World Health Organization (WHO) and held a plaque unveiling ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on the 26th.

With this, the district has been certified as one of the 'three friendly cities'?'Child-Friendly City' by UNICEF Korea Committee, 'Women-Friendly City' by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, and now 'Age-Friendly City'?proving it is a livable city.

The 'Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities' is a worldwide project initiated by WHO since 2006 to respond more effectively to global aging and urbanization trends.

An age-friendly city means a city where aging is not inconvenient and all generations can actively participate in society regardless of age. Certification is granted only if the city meets the eight domains of age-friendliness defined by WHO.

The district was recognized for its continuous efforts to improve the quality of life for seniors through operating senior centers, building a comprehensive senior welfare center, senior job projects, and establishing the Dongdaemun 50 Plus Center, thus joining the international network as an age-friendly city.

The plaque unveiling ceremony was attended by Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, Vice Mayor Choi Hong-yeon, and other officials.

Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, “After being certified as a Child-Friendly City and Women-Friendly City, we have now been certified as an Age-Friendly City, completing the 'three friendly cities.' We will strive to make Dongdaemun-gu a place that brings happiness to all generations, including seniors, so as not to be ashamed of this recognition.”