Dongjin Lee, Dobong-gu Mayor, Elected President of Seoul Metropolitan Council of District Mayors

Seoul's 25 Autonomous Districts to Collaborate Closely and Actively Communicate with Seoul City... Emphasizing Regional Importance Amid the Era of Decentralization and COVID-19, Strengthening Local Self-Reliance through Tight Cooperation and Solidarity Among Districts

Lee Dong-jin, Dobong District Mayor (left), is receiving a congratulatory flower bouquet from Kim Young-jong, former Chairman of the Seoul Metropolitan Council of District Mayors (Jongno District Mayor).

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Lee Dong-jin, Mayor of Dobong-gu, has been elected as the chairman of the Seoul Metropolitan Council of District Mayors for the third year of the 7th term of the elected government.

The Seoul Metropolitan Council of District Mayors appointed Lee Dong-jin, Mayor of Dobong-gu, as the chairman for the third year of the 7th term at a special meeting held on the 24th in Jung-gu.

The "Seoul Metropolitan Council of District Mayors" was established to promote cooperation among the 25 autonomous districts of Seoul, to discuss and coordinate policies, and to contribute to the development of local autonomy.

In particular, the Seoul Metropolitan Council of District Mayors has taken proactive measures necessary for citizens through rapid information sharing among districts during the COVID-19 pandemic and has jointly responded to the situation in cooperation with the Seoul Metropolitan Government.

The newly appointed chairman Lee Dong-jin will represent the council for one year starting July 1, fostering joint cooperation among autonomous districts and discussing policy and system improvement plans with the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the central government.

He will also serve as a co-chairman of the National Council of Mayors, Governors, and District Mayors.

Lee Dong-jin, Mayor of Dobong-gu, has been serving as a three-term mayor from the 5th to the 7th term of the elected government, striving to transform Dobong-gu's urban image into a vibrant and attractive city.

Efforts have been made for sustainable development and realization of social values through initiatives such as "Dobong-style Village Democracy" implemented throughout Dobong-gu, "Cultural City Dobong" which reexamines historical and cultural resources, "Dobong-style Innovative Education" achieving educational autonomy within communities, and the "Chang-dong New Economic Center" centered around the Seoul Arena.

Mayor Lee Dong-jin of Dobong-gu stated, "The role of the Seoul Metropolitan Council of District Mayors will become even more important after COVID-19. Furthermore, to strengthen regional self-reliance, we will solidify solidarity among autonomous districts and actively communicate with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to establish a win-win relationship."

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