Oh Eon-seok, Mayor of Dobong-gu, gave a special lecture at the ‘New Student Orientation’ event held on February 19 at the Eunhye Hall Indoor Gymnasium of Shinhan University Uijeongbu Campus.
About 1,400 participants, including new students and their parents, attended the special lecture.
During the lecture, Mayor Oh shared honest stories from his youth, which resonated deeply with the audience. His message to the new students left a strong impression on those taking their first steps into society.
He then introduced various youth policies of Dobong-gu. He promoted programs such as the Youth Social Start Support Fund, Youth District Government Experience Group, and Dobong-style Youth Internship, encouraging young people to participate actively in society.
Mayor Oh Eon-seok said, “I took this opportunity to deeply reflect on the thoughts and concerns of today’s youth. The conversations I had with you today will be incorporated into future policies to create a better future.”
Park Kang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu, Attends Opening Ceremony of ‘Hyo-do Bapsang’ Meal Service Facilities to Warmly Welcome Seniors
Park Kang-su, Mayor of Mapo-gu, visited the newly opened ‘Hyo-do Bapsang’ meal service facilities on February 19 to celebrate their opening.
A total of seven ‘Hyo-do Bapsang’ meal service facilities were inaugurated that day. Mayor Park visited the Sangam World Cup Park 12 Complex Apartment Senior Center, Gande Village Senior Center, Hyundai Hometown 2nd Rental Apartment Senior Center, and Changjeon Samsung Apartment Senior Center in succession from the morning.
At each facility’s opening ceremony, Mayor Park unveiled plaques to mark the energetic start of the ‘Hyo-do Bapsang’ program.
He also encouraged and expressed gratitude to the ‘Hyo-do Bapsang’ promotion team and volunteers. Mayor Park Kang-su said, “I sincerely thank the senior centers and residents who joined the ‘Hyo-do Bapsang’ program with the mindset that ‘everyone is both a parent and a child.’ Mapo-gu will continue to strive to become a city that practices social filial piety and takes good care of its seniors.”
Mapo-gu plans to additionally establish a side dish factory for ‘Hyo-do Bapsang’ this year and expand the number of meal service facilities to 100, enabling up to 4,000 seniors to use the ‘Hyo-do Bapsang’ service.
Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, Attends Completion Ceremony of ‘Gongneung Daycare Center Green Remodeling’
Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon-gu, attended the ‘Gongneung Daycare Center Green Remodeling Completion Ceremony’ on the afternoon of February 19.
The Gongneung Daycare Center is an aging facility that has been in use for over 30 years. It was selected for the Public Building Green Remodeling Project, a Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport public contest in 2022. The design began in April 2023, and remodeling construction was completed by the end of December 2024.
Through this remodeling, the Gongneung Daycare Center underwent insulation work, window replacement, installation of additional solar power facilities, playground improvements, and structural reinforcement, enhancing energy performance and renewing the facility.
The completion ceremony was attended by Mayor Oh Seung-rok, city and district council members, daycare center officials, and local residents. The event proceeded with a congratulatory performance by the daycare children, progress report, congratulatory speeches, ribbon cutting, and facility tour.
Mayor Oh Seung-rok said, “The Gongneung Daycare Center has been renewed into a safer and more comfortable space. Since daycare centers are places where children stay daily, we will continuously inspect and improve the childcare environment.”
Gwangjin-gu to Provide Up to 450,000 KRW Monthly per Child to Young Parents
For Young Parent Households Under 24 Years Old with Income Below 90% of Median Income
Support Ranges from 200,000 to 450,000 KRW, with Additional 100,000 KRW for Those Participating in Self-Reliance Activities
Applicants Must Bring Application Form, Income Proof, and Other Required Documents to Local Community Service Center
Gwangjin-gu (Mayor Kim Kyung-ho) will provide up to 450,000 KRW monthly in childcare support to young parents in the district.
The Young Parent Childcare Support Project was first implemented in 2022 to reduce the childcare burden on young parents and promote their growth and family stability. It strengthens support for young parents in similar situations to single young parents, addressing welfare blind spots. Last year, the district provided about 8 million KRW to three households.
The support targets households with young parents under 24 years old who are actually raising children. Common-law and multicultural families are also eligible if the child is Korean, with no age limit on the child.
The support amount varies by income level. Those with income below 63% of the median receive 450,000 KRW monthly, and those between 63% and 90% receive 200,000 KRW monthly.
Additionally, the program encourages self-reliance activities. Young parents under 90% of the median income who participate in studies, vocational training, or employment activities receive an additional 100,000 KRW monthly self-reliance promotion allowance.
Applicants should visit their local community service center with the application form, income proof, family relation certificate, and other required documents. Selection is made after strict income verification, and results are notified within 30 days of application. For more details, contact the Gwangjin-gu Child and Youth Division. Mayor Kim Kyung-ho said, “We hope this support will help young parents who face difficulties raising children and preparing for independence at an early age. We will continue to actively support young parents to reduce their childcare burden and help them achieve economic stability.”
Dongdaemun-gu Selected as an Excellent Institution in the Ministry of the Interior and Safety’s ‘Data-Based Administration Inspection’
Identified High Accident Areas for Elderly to Enhance Safety... Excellence in Data Analysis and Utilization
Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Lee Pil-hyung) has solidified its foundation as a smart city by being selected for the second consecutive year as an ‘Excellent Institution’ in the ‘2024 Data-Based Administration Inspection Evaluation’ conducted by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety.
The Ministry conducts annual inspections of data-based administration across 679 institutions nationwide and assigns one of three grades based on evaluation results: Excellent (80 points or above), Average (60 points or above), and Poor (below 60 points), to promote early establishment of data-based administration.
In this evaluation, Dongdaemun-gu received high marks across 10 indicators in three areas (data analysis and utilization, data sharing, and data management system), achieving a score above 90, well above the overall average of 59 points.
Particularly praised was the use of big data analysis to identify areas with the highest number of elderly pedestrian accidents, followed by the establishment and deployment of the ‘Senior Village Safety Support Team’ (a senior job project) to enhance pedestrian safety. Mayor Lee Pil-hyung said, “We will continue to promote smart administration by establishing rational policies based on objective and scientific data analysis.”
Seongdong-gu’s ‘Our Neighborhood Smart Gallery’... Bus Stops Transformed into Exhibition Spaces
‘Comprehensive Public Transportation Information Kiosks’ Display Residents’ and Disabled Artists’ Works, Creating Exhibition Spaces Without Time or Location Constraints
Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jung Won-oh) announced the full operation of ‘Our Neighborhood Smart Gallery’ to share residents’ artistic achievements and expand cultural experience opportunities.
The district is promoting various community-based projects that enhance residents’ daily convenience by integrating smart technology into administration. It operates four ‘Comprehensive Public Transportation Information Kiosks’ at bus stops (in front of Seongdong-gu Office, Exit 7 of Wangsimni Plaza, in front of Hanyang University, and in front of Wangsimni 2-dong Community Service Center) providing bus arrival information and major district projects.
Since December last year, these kiosks have been piloted as ‘Our Neighborhood Smart Gallery,’ continuously exhibiting cultural and artistic works by residents.
By utilizing part of the kiosk display screens, the gallery broadcasts works by participants of local cultural and artistic programs and disabled artists, sharing and spreading residents’ artistic talents and creative joy.
During the pilot period, a total of 36 works were exhibited alternately every 15 seconds, including 10 award-winning pieces from the ‘Our Canvas’ contest for disabled artists and 26 works by participants of local art education programs, receiving high interest and positive responses from residents.
From February this year, after the pilot phase, 32 works by students of the Dokseodang Humanities Academy, neighborhood learning centers, and disabled artists from the Seongdong Disabled Welfare Center will be exhibited quarterly. This aims to share artistic achievements with the community, enhance residents’ sense of accomplishment, and broaden the base of cultural arts.
The district will do its best to manage ‘Our Neighborhood Smart Gallery’ as a representative permanent exhibition space of Seongdong-gu, actively collecting opinions from residents and related welfare institutions to consider continuous operation and expansion. Mayor Jung Won-oh said, “‘Our Neighborhood Smart Gallery’ is expected to increase residents’ cultural and artistic experience opportunities and spread the joy of creation. We will continue to strive to implement various community-based projects that enhance residents’ daily satisfaction using smart technology.”
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