Jung Yongwook Appointed as Chairman of Gwangju Seogu Facilities Management Corporation

Served as Director of Planning, Director of Cleaning Administration, and Director of Culture and Economy

On December 1, Gwangju Seogu District announced the appointment of Jung Yongwook, former Director of the Autonomous Administration Bureau of Seogu District Office, as the third chairman of the Seogu Facilities Management Corporation. His term will begin on December 2 and last for three years.

Jung Yongwook, former director, appointed as chairman of Seogu Facilities Management Corporation. Provided by Gwangju Seogu.

The Seogu Facilities Management Corporation has received the lowest rating for three consecutive years in the Ministry of the Interior and Safety's local public enterprise management evaluation, highlighting the urgent need to restore public trust and reorganize the management system.

Accordingly, Seogu District appointed Jung Yongwook as chairman through an open recruitment process and a personnel hearing at the Seogu District Council, recognizing his comprehensive administrative capabilities and field expertise to lead organizational innovation.

Jung Yongwook, the newly appointed chairman, began his public service career as a Grade 7 civil servant in 1993 and has served as Director of Planning, Director of Cleaning Administration, Director of Culture and Economy, and Director of Autonomous Administration. He is regarded as an administrative expert with extensive experience in key areas such as personnel and organizational management, environment, labor unions, and culture and sports, demonstrating a thorough understanding of overall organizational operations.

Chairman Jung stated, "Restoring public trust in the corporation and strengthening organizational capabilities are the top priorities at this time. To achieve the corporation's fundamental goal of enhancing residents' happiness and welfare through efficient management of public facilities, I will do my utmost to improve organizational efficiency through job analysis, expand safety systems, and foster a culture of internal cooperation."

Kim Ikang, Mayor of Seogu District, said, "Jung Yongwook is an administrative expert with extensive practical experience in projects delegated to the corporation, making him the right person to accurately assess the crisis facing the Seogu Facilities Management Corporation and lead its management normalization. I hope that, with the appointment of the new chairman, labor and management will work together to drive innovation and bring about changes that citizens can truly feel."