Hong Taeyong, Mayor of Gimhae, to 'Diligently' Meet Citizens Again This Year

January 7 to February 25, Visits to 19 Eup, Myeon, and Dong Districts

Hong Taeyong, mayor of Gimhae-si, Gyeongnam, is starting the year 2025, the Year of Eulsa, with ‘Meetings with Citizens.’

Beginning on the 7th in Naeoe-dong, Mayor Hong will visit 19 eup, myeon, and dong districts, including Hallim-myeon on February 25, to communicate with each district head and citizens.

In particular, in Jangyu 3-dong and Hwacheon-dong, he plans to hold on-site executive meetings to receive reports on major local issues and seek solutions that reflect voices from the field.

Hong Tae-yong, mayor of Gimhae City, Gyeongnam, is meeting with residents of Naeoe-dong and listening to their stories. Photo by Gimhae City Hall

Earlier in Naeoe-dong, he toured the Administrative Welfare Center and the Residents’ Autonomy Center and held informal talks with key organization leaders.

He also strolled barefoot along the Turtle Park barefoot walking trail, a famous spot in Naeoe-dong, and visited senior centers and civil complaint sites to engage in conversations with residents.

Since the launch of the 8th popular election term, Mayor Hong has emphasized and practiced field-centered communication administration, and this year, starting with this tour, he plans to reflect citizens’ voices in city governance to realize communicative administration.

Mayor Hong said, “With the belief that every small voice of citizens comes together to create better governance, I will listen to voices from the field and actively engage on the ground,” adding, “I hope this eup, myeon, and dong tour will be a valuable opportunity for citizens and administration to come one step closer.”