Seo-gu, Gwangju Attends the 12th Regular Forum of the Mokmingwan Club

Introduction of Policies such as Smart Playgrounds and Integrated Care Systems

Seo-gu District in Gwangju received an enthusiastic response after introducing outstanding policies on the theme of "Smart Inclusive City and Innovation in Housing, Gender, and Child Policy" at the 12th regular forum of the Mokmingwan Club held on the 18th in Seongdong-gu, Seoul.

Lee Ikang, mayor of Seo-gu District in Gwangju, introduced excellent policies on the theme of "Smart Inclusive City and Innovation in Housing, Gender, and Child Policy" at the 12th regular forum of the Mokmingwan Club held on the 18th in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. Provided by Seo-gu, Gwangju

According to the district on the 19th, the forum was held under the theme "How to Design and Realize a Future Inclusive City," bringing together around 60 participants, including eight heads of local governments, from 11 basic local governments nationwide.

In his presentation, Seo-gu Mayor Lee Ikang introduced urban policies from Vienna, Austria and Prague, Czech Republic, which are recognized as advanced cases of inclusive welfare, and compared them to Seo-gu’s own policies for children, housing, and socially disadvantaged groups. He emphasized the need for a paradigm shift in urban policy.

In particular, he introduced Seo-gu’s innovative policies, such as space design reflecting gender perspectives, the establishment of smart playgrounds, and an integrated care system based on community hubs. He stressed that a city where care and consideration are part of everyday life is the answer to a sustainable and inclusive future city, which was met with a strong positive response.

Mayor Lee Ikang stated, "The inclusive city that Seo-gu aspires to is a world where coexistence and mutual growth through consideration become the norm," and added, "We will realize a virtuous city where everyone is respected and lives equally by designing all policies-from technology and care to safety, housing, and education-with people at the center."

Meanwhile, the forum began with a keynote speech by Professor Kang Beomjun of Seoul National University, followed by presentations of policy cases by public interest organizations, cultural foundations, and heads of local governments. Through a comprehensive discussion and a field visit to Seongdong-gu’s inclusive policy sites, participants explored the potential for implementing action-oriented administrative philosophies and regionally tailored policies.