The 33rd National Metropolitan District Mayors' Council Meeting Held

On May 31, the National Association of District Mayors of Major City Central Districts Held in Jung-gu, Seoul

Discussion on Solutions and Sharing of Best Administrative Practices on Common Issues of Seven Major City Central Districts

Since the First Meeting in 1996, Addressing Common Problems Such as Urban Hollowing and Decline of Old Downtown Commercial Areas

The '33rd National Association of District Mayors of Major City Central Districts' will be held on the 31st in Jung-gu, Seoul. Seven major city central districts located in the heart of major cities nationwide gather in Jung-gu, Seoul to discuss common issues.

Attendees include Kim Gil-seong, Mayor of Jung-gu, Seoul; Choi Jin-bong, Mayor of Jung-gu, Busan Metropolitan City; Ryu Gyu-ha, Mayor of Jung-gu, Daegu Metropolitan City; Kim Jeong-heon, Mayor of Jung-gu, Incheon Metropolitan City; Im Taek, Mayor of Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City; Kim Gwang-shin, Mayor of Jung-gu, Daejeon Metropolitan City; Kim Young-gil, Mayor of Jung-gu, Ulsan Metropolitan City; and related officials.

These district mayors, who lead regional development in major city central districts, seek solutions to common problems such as urban hollowing and decline of old downtown industries, and share excellent administrative cases currently being promoted in each district.

At the meeting, after introducing key projects promoted by the seven central cities, in-depth discussions will continue through Q&A sessions. The presentations by each district mayor are as follows.

▲ Promotion of the nation's first private investment project for Hoehyeon-dong Administrative Complex Town / Implementation of in the redevelopment sector / Operation of a process for conflict management within the region (Jung-gu, Seoul)

▲ Establishment of Jung-gu Internationalization Center / Yeongju-dong Oreumgil Trail Project (Jung-gu, Busan)

▲ Enhancement of the promotion rate of Bukseong-ro New Deal Project and active operation of the Field Support Center / Hope Welfare Jung-gu for sharing and living together (Jung-gu, Daegu)

▲ Redevelopment project of Incheon Inner Port / Cooperation with residents to attract KTX Incheon Station for revitalization of the old downtown / Development of advanced industries in the Aircraft Maintenance (MRO) Cluster / Direct connection project between Airport Railroad and Seoul Subway Line 9 (Jung-gu, Incheon)

▲ Restoration of a people-centered community and creation of a humanities city / Gwangju Nostalgic Chungjang Festival (Dong-gu, Gwangju)

▲ Creation of Jungchon Venture Valley for the new 100 years of Jung-gu / Establishment of more than 100 public parking spaces in 2023 (Jung-gu, Daejeon)

▲ Construction of lodging facilities and recreation hall in Iphwasan Natural Recreation Forest / Creation of Ulsan Jung-gu Premium Forest Trail (Iphwasan) (Jung-gu, Ulsan)

After the main meeting, the district mayors will conclude the schedule by touring Jeong-dong Modern History Street, a tourist attraction in Jung-gu, Seoul.

The National Association of District Mayors of Major City Central Districts has held its 33rd meeting this year since the first meeting on June 7, 1996, in Jung-gu, Seoul. To jointly address common problems of old downtowns such as urban hollowing and decline of old downtown commercial areas, the association has actively worked on 95 issues proposed to the central government, including ▷Enactment of the Special Act for Revitalization of Old Downtown Areas ▷Deregulation and Special Act for Major City Central Districts ▷Measures to strengthen the financial capacity of major city autonomous districts.

Mayor Kim Gil-seong said, "The problems faced by major city central districts are not issues of those areas alone. The role of the National Association of District Mayors of Major City Central Districts is significant for the harmonious development of the entire country," and added, "The seven central districts will continue to pool wisdom and jointly address common issues."