Professor Han Inseop of City University Presents 'Impact of Cigarette Butts on Urban Environment'

Seoul Metropolitan Council 16th Policy Committee Research Presentation and General Meeting Held

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] The 16th Policy Committee (Chair Kim Hee-geol, Yangcheon 4, Democratic Party), which is leading efforts to implement the policy council of the Seoul Metropolitan Council (Chair Shin Won-chul, Seodaemun 1, Democratic Party), held a research presentation and general meeting at 5 p.m. on the 20th at the Korea Press Center.

The 16th Policy Committee consists of 22 Seoul city council members and 8 external members who are experts in various fields. They conduct research and presentations on diverse policies aimed at improving citizens' happiness and quality of life, actively working to reflect these in actual policies.

At the research presentation, Committee Member Kim Sang-jin (Seoul Metropolitan Council member, Songpa 2, Democratic Party) presented on "The Current Status, Problems, and Solutions for Out-of-School Youth in Seoul," Committee Member Lee Min-su (CEO of Yegawon Architectural Office) presented on "Seoul City Urban Policy and Future Tasks," and Professor Han In-seop of the Department of Environmental Engineering at the University of Seoul presented on "The Impact of Cigarette Butts on the Urban Environment ? Focusing on Water Quality." Relevant Seoul city officials from related departments attended, engaging in active Q&A and discussions regarding plans to reflect these research topics in future city policies.

Chair Kim Hee-geol of the Policy Committee said, “I sincerely thank everyone for actively conducting policy research despite the difficult times due to COVID-19 and the general election. Various changes are expected in daily life due to COVID-19, and Seoul city policies must also change accordingly.”

The event concluded with a group photo posing for the “Thanks to Medical Staff Challenge,” a campaign to thank and support medical personnel who have been working hard during COVID-19.

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