Dongdaemun-gu Mayor Ilpyeong Lee Visits Burst Pipe-Damaged Apartments to Comfort Residents

Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu (second from left), meeting with the apartment residents' representatives to discuss the pipe burst accident.

Dongdaemun-gu Mayor Ilhyung Lee Consoles Residents at Apartment in Cheongnyangni Affected by Boiler Pipe Freeze

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] On the afternoon of the 29th, Ilhyung Lee, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, visited an apartment in Cheongnyangni-dong where a boiler pipe freeze accident occurred to console residents exposed to the cold.

Mayor Lee, who visited the affected apartment, toured the site and met with residents to offer words of comfort. He later met with the representatives of the tenants to discuss support for damage recovery and the prompt promotion of reconstruction.

Mayor Ilhyung Lee of Dongdaemun-gu said, “As the mayor, I feel deeply sorry for not being able to protect your happy daily lives from the winter cold,” adding, “We will actively review with the relevant departments whether there are any areas where the district office can provide support for damage recovery and prevention of recurrence.”

The district confirmed through work communications that, after an emergency inspection of damage caused by the cold wave, no additional damage beyond the affected apartment was found.

Yeongdeungpo-gu Mayor Hogwon Choi Attends Munil Football Club’s New Year Ceremony

On the morning of the 29th, Hogwon Choi, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, attended the 47th New Year ceremony of the Yeongdeungpo-gu Munil Football Club held at Eoksai 1 Ground in Anyangcheon.

About 40 executives and club members attended the ceremony to pray for the health and well-being of the members in the new year.

Mayor Hogwon Choi said, “I wish all members good health and safety in the new year,” and added, “We will do our best to create an environment where many residents can enjoy recreational sports and build a healthy city, Yeongdeungpo.”

Mapo-gu Mayor Gangsu Park Attends Mapo-gu Football Association New Year Ceremony, Prays for Safety

On the morning of the 29th, Gangsu Park, Mayor of Mapo-gu, attended the Mapo-gu Football Association New Year ceremony held at Mangwon Yusuji Sports Park in Mapo-gu, encouraging football club members and praying for a safe 2023.

The ceremony was attended by a total of 130 people, including about 100 association officials and 30 guests, and proceeded with the national anthem, guest introductions, New Year greetings, and a prayer ceremony.

Mayor Park said, “Football is a sport that conveys harmony through the tips of the feet, allowing people of all ages and genders to laugh and enjoy healthily together,” and personally thanked the association officials who have worked to promote harmony among athletes. He also promised to revitalize recreational sports to create a healthy and happy Mapo.

Mayor Park stated, “Above all, health is what must be protected in the new year.” He added, “Mapo-gu will expand related facilities to promote recreational sports that pursue physical, mental, and social health, and will open district gymnasiums and community center sports facilities 365 days a year, regardless of weekends or holidays, so residents can exercise anytime in their daily lives.”