Naju City Kicks Off the New Year with First 'Dialogue with Residents' in Nampyeong-eup

'Dialogue with Residents 2026' Continues Until January 20
Listening to Residents' Voices
Realizing Field-Oriented, Communication-Based Administration

Naju City officially began its 2026 dialogue schedule with residents, starting in Nampyeong-eup. The photo shows the ongoing dialogue with residents at Nampyeong Middle School gymnasium on the 7th. Photo by Naju City

Yoon Byungtae, Mayor of Naju City, has ushered in the Year of Byeong-o by launching direct communication with residents to discuss local issues together, starting the 'Dialogue with Residents' in Nampyeong-eup and officially embarking on field-oriented communication-based administration.

Naju City announced that it held the first 'Dialogue with Residents' of the Year of Byeong-o on January 7 at the Nampyeong Middle School gymnasium.

The event was attended by approximately 200 people, including Mayor Yoon Byungtae, key public officials, city council members, heads of institutions and social organizations, and resident representatives, who shared perspectives on local issues and the direction of city administration.

Mayor Yoon explained the major achievements of 2025 and the city administration plans for 2026, while directly listening to residents' on-site feedback and focusing on seeking practical solutions for regional development.

The event began with a township report by Oh Siguen, the head of Nampyeong-eup, followed by updates on township and village affairs, sharing of major regional development projects, listening to residents' difficulties and suggestions, and providing responses. The emphasis was placed on realizing field-oriented, communication-based administration.

In particular, the five key focus areas-growth city, premium education city, youth happiness city, Bitgaram innovation city, and happy Naju-were explained, along with major regional development projects and pending issues in Nampyeong-eup, to help residents better understand the city's initiatives.

Additionally, residents proposed various opinions on local issues directly related to daily life, such as drainage maintenance and road expansion and paving, as well as overall city administration. The city sought realistic alternatives for regional development through dialogue with residents.

Mayor Yoon Byungtae stated, "This event was organized to hear residents' voices from the field and to find practical solutions," adding, "Suggestions raised during the dialogue will be thoroughly reviewed with relevant departments, and we will actively guarantee the residents' right to know by sharing progress updates."

Meanwhile, the 2026 Dialogue with Residents, which began in Nampyeong-eup, is scheduled to proceed sequentially until January 20.