Seong Jang-hyun, Yongsan District Mayor, Announces Top 10 Visions for the Year of the Rat

Yongsan-gu Successfully Holds 2020 New Year's Meeting on the 9th

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yongsan-gu (District Mayor Seong Jang-hyun) held the ‘2020 New Year Greeting Meeting’ on the 9th at the Yongsan Art Hall Grand Theater.

The event was held for one hour starting at 2 p.m., including the national ceremony, screening of New Year greeting videos from residents, introduction of changes in district administration for the new year, New Year’s address, congratulatory speeches, cutting of Sirutteok (steamed rice cake), and New Year celebration performances, with 2,000 residents in attendance.

Mayor Seong Jang-hyun especially introduced the 10 major visions for the Year of the Rat aimed at ‘a Yongsan where we live well together’ in his New Year’s address.

He stated, “First, we will proactively respond to national issues such as low birthrate and super-aging society,” highlighting plans to create a child-friendly city, expand childbirth support funds, expand neighborhood care centers, and implement dementia prevention projects.

He also declared to residents, “We will put more effort into improving welfare for the disabled,” emphasizing active support for the independence of the disabled centered around the Disabled Community Center (245 Seobinggo-ro), which was established nationwide for the first time last year.

Mayor Seong also said, “We will spare no support to help young people grow up upright and healthy.” This includes not only improving school education environments but also operating various unique educational programs such as overseas training for youth and native speaker foreign language classes.

Youth policies also attracted attention. Mayor Seong said, “Through the largest youth job fund among all autonomous districts nationwide, with 11 billion KRW, we will greatly support youth employment and entrepreneurship.” In the second half of this year, the district will open the ‘Youth 1st Street Center,’ a youth community and startup space, in the International Building 4 district.

Mayor Seong also mentioned, “The area around Hyochang Park has been selected as an urban regeneration area, and 20 billion KRW will be invested going forward,” adding, “We will carry out the project well with residents by preserving the historical significance of the park where patriotic martyrs rest.”

Furthermore, he said, “We will do our best to pave the way for the undergrounding of the Gyeongbu Line railway and to promptly resume the development of the International Business District,” which received applause from the audience.

Mayor Seong emphasized the campaign pledge of “creating a complete Yongsan Park.” “Until the Yongsan US military base, which is currently being temporarily opened, is returned to us, we will enact park ordinances and raise our voices to the end,” he said.

He also introduced major roadmaps, saying, “We will enrich Yongsan’s depth with Yongsan’s unique cultural sensibility,” including the operation of the Lee Bong-chang Memorial Hall, construction of the Yongsan History Museum, and establishment of an urban history and culture archive.

The district will expand resident participation throughout the district administration this year. Mayor Seong stated, “We will expand community spaces where residents can naturally meet and share, strengthening communication and self-governing capabilities among residents.”

Finally, he said, “With the mindset of rewriting Yongsan’s history, we will prepare for a new 100 years,” adding, “As a central city for inter-Korean exchange and cooperation, we will prepare for the era of unification one step ahead with Yongsan’s long-term vision.”

After the district mayor’s New Year’s address, congratulatory speeches were given by Kim Jeong-jae, Chairman of the Yongsan District Council, and Kang Jeong-ae, President of Sookmyung Women’s University. Before and after the event, the Mostly Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) held a New Year’s ‘Gugak Collaboration’ performance, attracting attention.

Yongsan District Mayor Seong Jang-hyun emphasized again, “This year marks a crucial period as the 7th elected government enters its mid-term,” adding, “We will move forward unwaveringly with residents toward the goal of a Yongsan where we live well together.” Administrative Support Division (☎2199-6312)

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