Daegu Mayor Hong Joonpyo, ahead of his retirement on the 11th, promoted and appointed Hong Sungjoo, Director of Disaster and Safety, as the Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs (58) on the 9th. This move aims to maintain policy continuity amid changes in city administration and to firmly establish a stable foundation for the local economy.
Hong Sungjoo, the new Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs of Daegu, began his public service career in 1996 as part of the first class of the Local Higher Civil Service Examination. He has held key positions such as Director of Culture and Arts Policy, Policy Planning Officer, Director of Construction and Transportation, Deputy Mayor of Suseong District, Director of Environment and Water Resources, and Deputy Mayor of Dalseo District. He is recognized as a figure with extensive experience and policy execution capabilities across all aspects of administration.
In particular, he is regarded as a local administration expert with a balanced perspective and policy planning sense, capable of coordinating overall city affairs. His strengths include insight into city administration and organizational management know-how.
This personnel move is a strategic promotion of an internal executive well-versed in Daegu city administration, intended to organically link all administrative functions and to harness the driving force of the 'Daegu 100+1' innovation policy, ensuring the stable revitalization of the local economy even amid rapidly changing administrative environments.
Deputy Mayor Hong plans to focus on proactively improving the structure of future new industries, promoting industrial digital transformation, attracting businesses, and supporting startups. He will ensure the smooth implementation of core economic policies and concentrate on enhancing the local economy's competitiveness and global standing.
Meanwhile, Park Heejun, Head of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Administrative Integration Promotion Team, who has been recognized for his outstanding policy planning and execution abilities, will be promoted (Grade 2) and appointed as the new Director of Disaster and Safety. Director Park will thoroughly overhaul the disaster prevention and response system, such as for wildfire prevention, and accelerate the establishment of a comprehensive crisis response system for citizen safety.
Additionally, Kim Dongwoo, Deputy Director of the Daegu Policy Research Institute, will be appointed as the new Head of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Administrative Integration Promotion Team. Director Kim has dedicated himself to research on administrative system reform and metropolitan development strategies, working to build collaborative networks between government and research institutions.
Going forward, considering the seriousness of current city administration, Daegu plans to assign not only dispatched personnel from the Daegu Policy Research Institute but also verified and qualified individuals to key positions.
Furthermore, Park Yoonhee, Acting Director of the Youth and Women’s Education Bureau, will be promoted (Grade 3) and officially appointed. Director Park has led Daegu’s youth and women’s policies with meticulous leadership, driving substantial change. She will continue this policy direction and focus on strengthening support systems to expand social participation for youth and women.
Even after Mayor Hong Joonpyo’s retirement, Daegu City plans to refine its internal systems to ensure the steady implementation of core policies, promptly complete personnel procedures, and further solidify the stable administrative foundation and continuity of city operations.
Hong Sungjoo, the new Deputy Mayor for Economic Affairs, stated, "I will do my utmost to harmoniously lead the stability and innovation of Daegu’s economy, create future growth engines that local businesses and citizens can truly feel, and add vitality to the local economy."
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