[Photo] Gwanak-gu, Residents' Voluntary Spring Cleaning Campaign

Spreading the Culture of Sweeping in Front of One's Home and Store... Operating the Residents' Autonomous Cleaning Day on the Third Thursday of Every Month

Efforts to Create a Clean Living Environment through Distribution of Recycling-Only Bags, Operation of ‘Resource Circulation Clubs’ and ‘Illegal Dumping Security Guards’

"The third Thursday of every month is Residents' Autonomous Cleaning Day." Residents of Gwanak-gu take to the streets with brooms, dustpans, and placards

Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Jun-hee) conducted a spring cleaning event on the 16th, where residents actively participated in cleaning up accumulated winter trash across 80 sections (83 km) in all 21 neighborhoods.

Additionally, to reduce fine dust and prepare for yellow dust in spring, high-pressure water trucks and vacuum road surface vehicles were operated on major arterial roads within the district.

The district designated the ‘Residents' Autonomous Cleaning Day,’ which was piloted last year, as the third Thursday of every month starting this year to revive the autonomous cleaning atmosphere that had stagnated due to COVID-19.

During the pilot period last year, Mayor Park Jun-hee toured all neighborhoods in Gwanak-gu, encouraging residents' voluntary participation in cleaning activities such as ‘sweeping in front of one’s home and store,’ emphasizing that cleaning administration cannot succeed without residents' cooperation.

On the 16th, Mayor Park Jun-hee continued communication administration for a ‘Clean Living Environment Gwanak’ by cleaning the streets with residents and listening to civil complaints early in the morning in the Sinwon-dong area.

The district is also striving to create a ‘Clean Living Environment Gwanak’ by promoting various cleaning policies such as boosting residents' autonomous cleaning, establishing the culture of ‘sweeping in front of one’s home and store,’ distributing Seoul’s first ‘recycling-only bags,’ and operating ‘resource circulation clubs’ and ‘illegal dumping security guards.’

Mayor Park Jun-hee of Gwanak-gu said, “We will use this year’s operation of the ‘Residents' Autonomous Cleaning Day’ as a stepping stone to establish the practice of sweeping in front of one’s home and store,” adding, “We will continue to carry out district administration through communication with residents to create a clean living environment in Gwanak.”

Gangseo-gu Gyeomjae Jeongseon Art Museum Reopens after Renovation... Complete Overhaul on the 14th Anniversary

Kim Tae-woo, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, Seoul, visited the newly renovated Gyeomjae Jeongseon Art Museum at 2 p.m. on the 16th to celebrate its reopening.

Mayor Kim said, “As the only specialized museum dedicated to Gyeomjae in Korea, I expect it to fully serve as a professional cultural space that resonates with residents,” and expressed deep gratitude to everyone who helped make the reopening possible.

The reopening ceremony proceeded with a progress report, Mayor Kim Tae-woo’s commemorative speech, ribbon-cutting, a tour of the exhibition rooms, and a special lecture on Gyeomjae Jeongseon’s works.

Mayor Kim followed the visitors’ route to appreciate Gyeomjae Jeongseon’s artworks and carefully checked for any inconveniences to ensure visitor comfort.

Built in 2009, the Gyeomjae Jeongseon Art Museum underwent remodeling to enhance visitor convenience and to newly highlight Gyeomjae Jeongseon’s artistic world through diverse exhibitions and planning on its 14th anniversary.

Upon entering the museum, visitors encounter the special exhibition room, and on the second floor, the fully revamped ‘Gyeomjae Jeongseon Memorial Room’ allows visitors to follow the footsteps of Gyeomjae Jeongseon and view many of his works.

Additionally, the newly renovated ‘Jingyeong Cultural Experience Room’ offers an immersive experience of Gyeomjae Jeongseon’s artistic world, and the newly introduced ‘Original Painting Exhibition Room’ showcases Gyeomjae’s works professionally for the first time through this remodeling.

Mayor Kim said, “I hope everyone from children to adults, regardless of gender or age, visits the Gyeomjae Jeongseon Art Museum to enjoy and experience his works,” adding, “We will continue to develop unique artistic content and create Gangseo where traditional culture and art thrive.”

Yangcheon-gu Holds Collaboration Proclamation Ceremony for Overnight Emergency Care Daycare Centers

Lee Ki-jae, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, attended the ‘Yangcheon-type Overnight Emergency Care Daycare Collaboration Proclamation Ceremony’ held at the Yangcheon Digital Media Center on the morning of the 16th, declaring the start of the project together with 85 directors of public daycare centers.

The district is significantly expanding the ‘Yangcheon-type Overnight Emergency Care Daycare Centers,’ which provide safe childcare even during emergencies at night, in collaboration with 85 public daycare centers in the area, offering care services at 24 daycare centers starting from the 16th.

The service is available for infants and toddlers aged 12 months to under 6 years residing in Yangcheon-gu, operating from 7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. the next day, year-round.

Applicants can apply at any of the 85 nearby daycare centers and be connected in a one-stop manner to a daycare center capable of night care. Applications for weekday use must be submitted by 7 p.m. on the same day, and for weekends, by Friday in advance. Each child can use up to 80 hours per month, and the childcare fee borne by families is 1,000 KRW per hour.

At the proclamation ceremony, Mayor Lee Ki-jae said, “Through the Yangcheon-type Overnight Emergency Care Daycare Centers, we will strengthen the public nature of childcare and create a high-quality childcare environment where children can be safely entrusted at any time.”

Yeongdeungpo-gu Holds ‘Welcome (YOUNG) to Youth Housing Move-in’ Event at Yeongdeungpo Orang on the 15th

Introduction to Yeongdeungpo Orang Facilities and Programs, Interior Accessory Making, and Roundtable Discussions Held

Yeongdeungpo-gu (Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) announced that it held an event on the 15th at the Seoul Youth Center Yeongdeungpo Orang to welcome new residents moving into the Dangsan-dong youth housing.

The Dangsan-dong Youth Housing (Forena Dangsan) is a youth housing complex with 496 units built near Yeongdeungpo-gu Office Station to provide stable housing for youth and newlyweds. Construction began in March 2019 and was completed in December 2022, with 397 units (80%) currently occupied.

In particular, to improve the quality of life for youth, the district signed a social contribution agreement with the youth housing project operator and established Yeongdeungpo Orang, a youth-tailored space on the second floor of the Dangsan-dong youth housing. Yeongdeungpo Orang serves as a youth hub providing facilities for leisure, study, and work, as well as operating various programs to support employment activities and cultural life.

The district held the ‘Welcome (YOUNG) to Youth Housing Move-in’ event for residents and youth users of Dangsan-dong youth housing to introduce Yeongdeungpo Orang and take the first step toward creating a vibrant youth community.

The welcome event included ▲‘Introducing Our Home,’ a housewarming introducing Yeongdeungpo Orang’s main facilities and programs ▲‘Welcome Move-in,’ a cultural program making wax tablets (air fresheners) as interior accessories ▲‘Peek-a-Boo Roundtable,’ a communication session to foster neighborly relationships.

Before the event, the district actively promoted Yeongdeungpo Orang and the welcome event to residents through banner postings and newsletters. This led to enthusiastic local interest, with event registrations closing within thirty minutes at the end of February.

A youth housing resident who participated in the event said, “I look forward to the shared kitchen, library, meeting rooms, and various programs at Yeongdeungpo Orang that enrich youth life,” adding, “Networking with other residents to get to know neighbors and share interests was also very meaningful.”

Mayor Choi Ho-kwon of Yeongdeungpo-gu said, “I sincerely welcome all new residents who have become part of Yeongdeungpo and strongly support your hopeful future,” adding, “We will listen closely to the diverse voices of our youth who will carry the future of Korea and be a strong support so they can freely pursue their dreams.”

Gangnam-gu (Mayor Cho Sung-myeong) Volunteer Center held a delivery ceremony on the morning of the 15th at the center with 24 volunteers and 14 organizations that donated relief supplies for the earthquake victims in T?rkiye.

The donation period was from February 20 to March 11. The Volunteer Center collected a total of 1,310 items in six categories?tumblers and thermoses, socks, sanitary pads, clothing, diapers, and blankets?and delivered them to the logistics center in Incheon.