Gurye County Successfully Holds 'Gudlejang Talk' with the County Governor

Prompt and Proactive Resolution of Residents' Suggestions

Gurye County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim Soonho) announced on the 14th that the “Gudeuljang Conversation,” an initiative where officials visited 156 villages across 8 towns and townships to check in on residents and listen to their voices firsthand, has concluded with great success.

During the “Gudeuljang Conversation,” Governor Kim Soonho and key executives visited village halls and senior centers to offer New Year’s greetings, listen to residents’ suggestions, gather feedback on county administration, and engage in open dialogue.

The Gurye County 'Gudeuljang Dialogue,' organized to visit 156 villages in 8 towns and townships by the 28th of last month to check on the residents and hear their vivid voices, concluded with great response. Photo by Gurye County

To address the suggestions raised during the “Gudeuljang Conversation,” the county held a “Suggestion Handling Plan Briefing” from the 5th to the 10th. At this briefing, a total of 854 suggestions were comprehensively reviewed through on-site inspections by the relevant departments, and each department head reported their handling plans.

This process marks the first step toward promptly addressing issues that residents experience in their daily lives by thoroughly reviewing each handling plan and seeking solutions. For projects that cannot be implemented due to legal restrictions, the county provided detailed explanations to the proposers to seek their understanding, carefully considering every valuable opinion from the residents.

Governor Kim Soonho emphasized, “Through this Gudeuljang Conversation, we were able to hear many valuable voices from our residents. We will actively reflect their suggestions in county administration and, through ongoing dialogue and communication with residents beyond the Gudeuljang Conversation, we will listen to even the smallest voices and lead Gurye toward a brighter future.”