Happy Changes Begin in 2020 for Dongjak-gu Residents

Newly Revised and Implemented Projects and Systems in 7 Areas Including Safety, Economy, and Welfare Published on Website...Improving Quality of Life Through Disaster-Specific Awareness Tests, Customized Safety Education, and Creation of Youth Startup Cultural Spaces

Last year, safety education was conducted for children at the municipal Dungji Daycare Center.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dongjak-gu (Mayor Lee Chang-woo) will newly promote major policies, projects, and initiatives in 2020 for the happy change of all residents.

Starting this month, the district will disclose information on new projects closely related to residents' lives, completed or opened public facilities, and legal amendments in an easy-to-understand manner on the district website (Administrative Information → District Administration → Major Work Plans).

The contents by sector include 35 projects (systems) in 7 areas: ▲Safety & Traffic ▲Economy ▲Welfare ▲Environment ▲Education & Childcare ▲Health ▲Other Administration.

First, this year the district will strengthen the safety sector. According to the ordinance enacted last year on the provision and support of fire evacuation smoke masks in Dongjak-gu, Seoul, 20,000 fire evacuation smoke masks will be supplied to 100 locations including district-run daycare centers and senior welfare facilities.

For the first time this year, a budget of 70 million KRW will be invested to conduct disaster awareness tests by disaster type such as natural disasters, social disasters, and daily safety through mobile apps and other means.

The test targets about 10,000 people including children, parents, and general residents, and will be conducted together with disaster safety specialized institutions.

In the future, the safety index and diagnosis results of vulnerability factors by disaster type will be used as basic data for safety-related projects promoted by each department.

Also, the 'Child Safety Education' using the nationwide first child safety education support system established last year will be expanded to include seniors and people with disabilities. Customized education will be provided through self-developed content at 252 facilities, an increase of 42 locations compared to the previous year.

In the economic sector, spaces for youth jobs will be created such as the Startup Power Plant inside Chung-Ang University and the Heukseok Station Youth Startup Cultural Space, and convenience for residents using traditional markets will be enhanced through remodeling of the Namseong Saje Market Customer Support Center and expansion of public parking lots.

In welfare and environment sectors, there will be ▲supply of 90 safe public housing units for youth and newlyweds ▲expansion of free shuttle bus operation areas for transportation-vulnerable groups ▲support for installation of eco-friendly boilers for home use, the first among autonomous districts.

Additionally, projects such as ▲expansion of 8 national and public daycare centers ▲expansion of 5 Moms Heart Cafes ▲hepatitis A vaccination for chronic liver disease patients ▲support for treatment costs for mental illness patients will also be promoted.

Kim Hyun-ho, Director of Planning and Coordination, said, "We will deliver the newly changed policies, systems, and projects in 2020 in an easy-to-understand way so that residents can receive more benefits," and added, "We hope for much interest and participation in this year's district administration efforts to create a better city to live in."

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