Why Did Park Seong-su, Songpa District Mayor, Hold a 'Live Talk Concert' with Residents?

From October 7 to November 12, a total of 6 sessions will be held at Songpa Book Museum and other locations for candid conversations between Songpa residents and the district mayor about local issues and everyday concerns.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Songpa-gu (Mayor Park Seong-su) and Songpa residents will hold the ‘Songpa-daero! Live Talk Concert,’ a direct communication event between the district office and residents, a total of six times from October 7 to November 12 at venues including the Songpa Book Museum.

The plan is to explore operational strategies for the second half of the 7th local government term suitable for the post-COVID era by having candid conversations between the Songpa residents and the district mayor about major local issues and everyday concerns.

In particular, to ensure safe event operation, discussions will be held in two venues: a main discussion hall with a capacity of fewer than 30 people and a remote discussion hall, enabling real-time online and offline discussions.

Additionally, unique locations in Songpa-gu have been selected as event venues to facilitate honest conversations in a relaxed atmosphere.

The first session (October 7) talk concert will be held at the Munjeong Job Hub Center focusing on ‘Local Currency (Songpa Love Gift Certificates),’ listening to the voices of local residents, small business owners, and traditional market merchants. The second and third sessions (October 15 and 22) will be held at the Songpa Book Museum, discussing ‘Songpa Saem (Songpa Education Model)’ and ‘School Zones’ with parents and teachers.

The fourth session (October 29) will take place at Seongnaecheon Mulsori Square, focusing on ‘Songpa Dullegil 21km,’ Songpa-gu’s representative circular walking tour course, providing a communication opportunity with trail users, guides, and idea contributors.

The fifth session (November 5) will be held at the Songpa Tourism Information Center, exchanging opinions with local cultural and artistic figures on topics such as ‘Culture and Arts in the Post-COVID Era,’ ‘Plans to Make Seokchon Lake a Tourist Attraction,’ and ‘Cultural Experimental Space “Hosoo.”’ The sixth session (November 12) will be held at the cultural experimental space ‘Hosoo,’ where the Songpa Policy Development Committee’s opinions on the ‘Development Direction of the 7th Local Government Administration’ will be heard.

After each event, participants will tour new tourist attractions of Songpa-gu under the 7th local government term, including Songpa Dullegil, the Book Museum, and the cultural experimental space ‘Hosoo.’

Applications to participate can be submitted by September 25 through the district office website (songpa.go.kr) or by accessing the QR code, and the events will be broadcast live on the YouTube Songpa TV channel.

Mayor Park Seong-su of Songpa-gu said, “Through this event, we plan to listen carefully to each resident’s voice regarding local issues such as the regional economy and reflect them in district administration,” adding, “We expect wisdom to cope with a completely new era after COVID-19 through empathy and communication.”

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