Seongbuk Residents' Day Successfully Held... Proud Seongbuk Resident Awards Presented

Commemorating Seongbuk-gu Residents' Day for the First Time Since the Launch of the 8th Civilian Administration

Commemoration Ceremony and Neighborhood Residents' Sports Competition Held on the 9th at the 1st Wolgok Artificial Turf Field

2023 Seongbuk-gu Residents Awards Presented and Honorary Resident Certificates Awarded to Contributors to International Exchange Cooperation

Seongbuk-gu (Mayor Lee Seung-ro) commemorated Seongbuk-gu Residents' Day on the 9th, marking the first celebration since the launch of the 8th civilian administration.

Residents of Seongbuk-gu, who have overcome difficult times such as the COVID-19 pandemic, gathered to brighten the occasion. The event held at the 1st Wolgok Artificial Turf Field was conducted in two parts: the first part was the commemoration ceremony, followed by the neighborhood residents' sports competition.

On this day, Seongbuk-gu selected five residents who contributed to the development of the local community and awarded them commendations. Additionally, honorary resident certificates were presented to those who contributed to fostering goodwill between regions and international exchange cooperation.

Furthermore, representatives from 10 embassies located in Seongbuk-gu and officials from 11 domestic sister cities attended to celebrate this meaningful occasion together.

Lee Seung-ro, Mayor of Seongbuk-gu, delivered a commemorative speech on behalf of the 450,000 residents, saying, “I would like to express my gratitude to the sister city officials and foreign embassy representatives in Korea who traveled a long way despite their busy schedules to celebrate Seongbuk-gu Residents' Day. I also extend my congratulations and thanks to the five recipients of the Seongbuk-gu Residents Awards who have elevated the honor of Seongbuk.”

He added, “I dedicate today’s glory to our residents who have overcome the joys and sorrows of the times, including COVID-19, and protected our community in their respective roles. We will continue to implement administration that is close to the residents and communication administration that visits the field so that Seongbuk, a beautiful city preserving brilliant cultural heritage, can leap beyond Seoul to become a central city of South Korea.”

Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, Attends Longevity Celebration for Nonagenarian and Centenarian Seniors

Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, attended the ‘Longevity Celebration for Nonagenarian and Centenarian Seniors’ held at 10:30 a.m. on the 9th in the large auditorium on the 2nd floor of the district office.

This event, planned to celebrate the longevity of seniors and encourage the efforts of their children who care for them, was held for the first time in 2019 and resumed this year after four years. While the 2019 event targeted centenarians and their families, this year nonagenarians were also invited to the celebration to show respect.

As of April this year, the population of seniors aged 65 and over residing in Nowon-gu is approximately 93,000, ranking third among Seoul’s autonomous districts, accounting for 18.6% of the total population. The district is implementing various projects for seniors, including jobs, health, care, and culture, and uniquely hosts a celebration wishing for the healthy longevity of elderly seniors in Seoul.

The event was attended by 200 people, including six centenarians, 49 seniors aged 90 and above and their families, Mayor Oh Seung-rok, members of the National Assembly, and city and district council members.

The event, organized by the Gongneung Senior Welfare Center, proceeded with a pre-performance, entrance of seniors and family introductions, introduction of guests, flower offering, reading of the longevity wish, offering of liquor, three bows, cake cutting, and performances.

In particular, the ‘Reading of the Longevity Wish’ and ‘Offering of Liquor and Three Bows’ by resident representative Mayor Oh Seung-rok provided a meaningful moment for the seniors.

Mayor Oh Seung-rok said, “I am truly pleased to express respect and gratitude to our long-lived seniors,” adding, “We will continue to support seniors so they can live happily in Nowon for a long time through various policies such as shingles vaccination.”

Dongdaemun-gu Establishes Social Safety Net to Prevent Solitary Deaths

Signs Business Agreement for ‘AI Anbu Dundeun Service’ to Conduct Regular Welfare Checks on Socially Isolated Households

Pilot Service to Run Until the End of This Year... Building a Detailed Social Safety Net through a Solitary Death Prevention Task Force

Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) is introducing the ‘AI Anbu Dundeun Service’ to conduct 24-hour regular welfare checks on households at risk of social isolation.

On the 8th, the district signed a business agreement with the Seoul Welfare Foundation, Korea Electric Power Corporation, SK Telecom, and Happy Connect to select 200 households at risk of solitary death within the district and pilot the ‘AI Anbu Dundeun Service’ until the end of this year.

The ‘AI Anbu Dundeun Service’ integrates and analyzes lifestyle data of socially isolated households, such as communication data, electricity usage, and care applications. If a mobile phone is not used for a certain period or electricity usage is lower than expected, AI calls to check on the resident’s welfare and, if an emergency is suspected, dispatches emergency personnel to secure the safety of the individual.

Prior to this, the district formed a ‘Solitary Death Prevention Task Force’ in February to address the increasing issues of solitary deaths and social isolation due to low birth rates and aging population. Through six meetings, diverse opinions were gathered to build a seamless and detailed social safety net.

First, the district formed the ‘Dongdaemun Neighborhood Do Dream Activity Group’ consisting of 351 residents, including welfare community members and neighborhood leaders who are familiar with local conditions. Since April, they have been actively identifying welfare blind spots and at-risk households to ensure prompt welfare services.

In the second half of the year, the district plans to expand the ‘Our Neighborhood Care Group,’ provide health drinks, and offer face-to-face welfare checks for households at risk of solitary death to strengthen emotional support.

Additionally, the district plans to further enhance the social safety net by distributing companion plant cultivation kits for emotional stability, installing safety handrails, and providing anti-slip mats to prevent fall accidents.

At the agreement ceremony on the 8th, Lee Pil-hyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, “As South Korea enters a low birth rate and aging society, social issues such as solitary deaths are increasing. While there is no single solution to the problem of solitary deaths, it is clear that answers must be found on the ground. We will thoroughly examine every corner of the district to create a Dongdaemun-gu where no resident is left isolated and everyone can be happy.”

Seocho-gu Signs Business Agreement with Fair Trade Korea Office on the 9th to Promote Fair Trade and Establish a Cooperative System for Fair Trade Practice

The District Agrees on ▲Achieving Global Standard International Fair Trade City Certification ▲Fair Trade Campaigns, Education, Promotion, and Social Activities ▲Building Cooperative Systems and Activities with Local Businesses and Schools ▲Fostering and Supporting Fair Trade Youth Startups, Small Businesses, and Enterprises

Seocho-gu (Mayor Jeon Seong-su) signed a business agreement with the International Fair Trade Korea Office on the 9th to promote fair trade and establish a cooperative system for fair trade practice.

At the agreement ceremony, Seocho-gu Mayor Jeon Seong-su said, “This agreement marks the first promise for Seocho-gu to become a fair trade city. I hope residents will take an interest in fair trade products and have easy access to them. We will join forces with the International Fair Trade Korea Office to spread the values of fair trade and promote ethical consumption.”

The business agreement includes ▲achieving global standard international fair trade city certification ▲fair trade campaigns, education, promotion, and social activities ▲building cooperative systems and activities with local businesses and schools ▲fostering and supporting fair trade youth startups, small businesses, and enterprises.

Jeon Seong-su, Seocho District Mayor (far right), is taking a commemorative photo after signing a business agreement with the Korea Office of Fair Trade International to promote fair trade practices and awareness.

Starting with this fair trade agreement, the district plans to implement various projects such as pioneering sales channels for fair trade products, conducting fair trade education in local schools, and fostering and supporting fair trade youth startups.

On the day of the agreement ceremony, a ‘Fair Trade Campaign’ for promoting and exhibiting fair trade products will also be held in the lobby on the first floor of Seocho-gu Office. Ten companies selling fair trade products will participate, displaying bananas, sugar, and cotton fair trade products for residents to experience firsthand.

The district is conducting various educational programs to promote fair trade. Since the 3rd of last month, a specialized course for training fair trade instructors has been held at the Seocho-gu Women and Family Plaza Jamwon Center. From the second half of the year, the district plans to operate a ‘Visiting Fair Trade Classroom’ that provides customized education to schools and businesses interested in fair trade upon application.