Kim Tae-woo, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Holds Resident Meetings Every Morning at 10 AM... Why?

Kim Tae-woo, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, Seoul (right), is holding a meeting with local residents at 10 a.m. on the 13th in the book cafe on the 5th floor of the district office. Mayor Kim meets directly with residents every day at 10 a.m. to listen more attentively to their diverse voices.

Residents Ask, District Mayor Kim Tae-woo Personally Responds to Each Resident's Opinion

Direct communication with about 30,000 residents including community leaders and childcare facility workers

"Please feel free to tell us any shortcomings so that we can reflect them in district administration." (Kim Tae-woo, Mayor of Gangseo District)

On the 13th, Kim Tae-woo, Mayor of Gangseo District in Seoul, held a session to listen to various resident opinions and suggestions regarding district administration.

At 10 a.m. that day, Mayor Kim met directly with 20 local residents at the district office's 5th floor book cafe to have a conversation and listen to their opinions.

The meeting was held in a free atmosphere without a fixed format. Residents asked questions, and Mayor Kim personally responded to each opinion.

A resident from Ujangsan-dong said, "There is a playground in the neighborhood, but it lacks play facilities that children enjoy, so improvement is needed."

Mayor Kim responded, "As a father raising two elementary school children, I understand well the importance of play facilities where children can happily run and play freely," and added, "We will create playgrounds with attractions like zip lines that children enjoy in all 20 neighborhoods within the district."

Mayor Kim actively answered residents' questions in detail, even well beyond the scheduled time, showing a proactive attitude toward directly resolving complaints.

If immediate answers were difficult, he promised that the relevant departments would conduct a thorough review and provide responses later.

The "Daily Tae-woo Resident Communication Train," the name given to this "Resident Communication Forum," was directly planned by Mayor Kim to attentively listen to diverse voices of local residents and promptly resolve the inconveniences they actually experience.

The resident meetings are held daily at 10 a.m. in the district office main building's 5th floor book cafe. Starting this year with meetings with community leaders, Mayor Kim plans to meet directly with about 29,900 residents next year, including childcare facility workers and traditional market merchants, to communicate.

Mayor Kim Tae-woo said, "Please encourage the parts we are doing well and freely tell us any shortcomings so that we can immediately reflect them in district administration," and added, "We will listen more attentively to residents' valuable opinions and carry out administration for the residents of Gangseo District."

Mayor Park Kang-soo Meets with Korean Senior Citizens Association... “Preparing a One-Stop Welfare System Perfectly Suited for Seniors”

On the morning of the 13th, Park Kang-soo, Mayor of Mapo District, held a meeting with executives of the Korean Senior Citizens Association Mapo Branch at the Mapo District Office policy meeting room.

The meeting was attended by Mayor Park, executives of the Korean Senior Citizens Association Mapo Branch, and a total of 10 people to discuss ways to improve the senior centers' operation system and to share information about the "Resident Participation Filial Piety Meal" project, which will be piloted starting in April.

Mayor Park said during the meeting, "I understand that senior centers have faced difficulties in efficient management as they have been operated independently," and added, "We will improve the operation method of senior centers and make good use of the 'Filial Piety Meal' so that all seniors in Mapo can enjoy a healthy and vibrant daily life, laying the foundation for a one-stop welfare service."

The district announced that it plans to develop the "Resident Participation Filial Piety Meal" beyond just providing one meal, into a one-stop welfare project that alleviates seniors' loneliness and manages their daily lives.

Jongno District Launches Video Creators

Jongno District (Mayor Jeong Moon-heon) held the inauguration ceremony for the "Jongno Video Creators," who will collaborate in promoting district administration, on the 10th.

This year, the first-ever recruitment for "Jongno Video Creators" attracted a total of 192 teams, and after expert evaluation, 12 final teams were selected, including YouTube creators, video art directors, and studio operators.

On the day, the district presented appointment certificates and ID cards, and participants shared their future activity plans and commitments.

Mayor Jeong Moon-heon stated, "We will collaborate with video creators to produce content that satisfies both public interest and entertainment."