Moon Seok-jin, Mayor of Seodaemun-gu, "Providing Learning Opportunities for the Future, Realizing Inclusive Education"

Announcement of 2020 New Year's Address at the Opening Ceremony on the Afternoon of the 2nd... Inclusive Education, Strengthening Care Services, Expanding SOC, and New Year Operational Plans Revealed

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Moon Seok-jin, Mayor of Seodaemun District, stated on the 2nd, "Our society has entered the era of the 4th Industrial Revolution beyond the information age," and added, "In the new year, the Seodaemun local government will strive to expand inclusive educational services and customized welfare services with the vision of a sustainable future-oriented city, expanding life-centered SOC and creating a safe and eco-friendly environment."

At the opening ceremony held at 2 p.m. in the auditorium on the 6th floor of the district office, Mayor Moon emphasized in his New Year's address, "We will realize 'inclusive education' that provides future-prepared learning opportunities to all residents." To this end, he said, "We will increase the education expense subsidy budget by more than double compared to last year and operate lifelong learning centers and convergence talent education centers equipped with advanced facilities to prepare for the 4th Industrial Revolution era, thereby enhancing the fairness of educational opportunities."

He also mentioned, "We will create a city filled with the scent of people by strengthening care services through solidarity," specifically stating, "We will expand national and public daycare centers, increase time-based childcare facilities, operate regional care centers for elementary school students, and promote the regional integration of elderly care institutions."

Furthermore, he added, "We will continue to make efforts to establish a care delivery system and improve welfare accessibility."

Mayor Moon Seok-jin also revealed plans to expand 'life-centered SOC' to improve the quality of life of residents and the dignity of the city, saying, "We will support abundant leisure activities by constructing the Cheonyeon-dong National Sports Center, Bukahyeon Cultural Sports Center, and Gajaeul Digital Media Library, and provide customized family welfare through the expansion and relocation of the Cheonyeon-dong Family Center, as well as the establishment of a public postpartum care center and mother-child health center."

He further explained, "We will revitalize the area by creating the Hongje Underground Pedestrian Network equipped with libraries, open plazas, and parking facilities, and reconstruct the Sinchon Station plaza as a resident space harmonized with a living culture center and green spaces."

In addition, he announced a vision for a 'sustainable city' through the creation of a pleasant and eco-friendly environment and a 'smart safe city' that monitors residents' safety and health anytime and anywhere.

In particular, Mayor Moon emphasized, "The Seodaemun local government will fully support the passage of the complete revision of the Local Autonomy Act and take the lead in realizing fiscal decentralization and autonomy decentralization through solidarity among local governments," and requested, "We ask for the continuous interest of all residents so that Seodaemun can firmly establish itself as a sustainable future-oriented city."

Mayor Moon Seok-jin participated in the New Year's sunrise event held at Ansan (鞍山) Bongsudae on the 1st, and on the 2nd, he attended the National Seoul National Cemetery memorial, the Seoul City opening ceremony, and the Seodaemun District New Year's opening ceremony, officially beginning the new year's district administration.

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