"Seoul Institute Urgently Calls for Rebuilding Response System for Post-Corona Era"

Seoul City Councilor Kim Hyeryeon Receives Major Issue Briefing from Seoul Institute, Emphasizes Need for Post-Corona Research Center Establishment and Strengthening Basic Research Fields

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] There is a growing call for urgent measures to strengthen the response system of the Seoul Institute, a think tank under the Seoul Metropolitan Government, for the post-COVID-19 era.

On the 16th, Kim Hye-ryun, a member of the Seoul Metropolitan Council's Planning and Economy Committee (Democratic Party·Seocho 1), who received a business report from the Seoul Institute, stated that the Seoul Institute is known to be expanding and strengthening its research projects, including enhancing basic research capabilities in 2021 and operating a post-COVID research center in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Seoul Institute raised its research target projects for 2021 from 185 cases in the previous year to 190 cases to seek new municipal policy directions suitable for the changing policy environment.

Among these, the proportion of basic research projects was increased by 25% compared to the previous year to 35 cases to build various data and lead future research changes, consisting of 80 policy research projects, 30 current issue research projects, and 45 ad hoc research projects.

A research environment foundation capable of responding to paradigm shifts in the post-COVID-19 era has been established.

Additionally, the Seoul Institute has established and operates a Post-COVID Research Center by deploying a total of 13 researchers, led by the head of the Research Planning and Coordination Headquarters as the center director, to respond to the spread of COVID-19 and the social transition to the new normal era.

The research center is currently conducting strategic research such as "The impact of COVID-19 on Seoul's economy and response measures for small business owners and the tourism industry" and plans for introducing disaster basic income to overcome COVID-19 damages.

Meanwhile, to commemorate the 28th anniversary of the Seoul Institute's establishment this year, a seminar titled "The Fate of Cities and the Future of Seoul in the Era of Infectious Diseases" will be held on October 27 at the Ferrum Tower in Seoul.

Council member Kim Hye-ryun said, "It is urgent to rebuild the management system of the Seoul Institute to respond to changes in the post-COVID-19 era," adding, "It is necessary to strengthen the basic research foundation, prepare for future diversity, and enhance capabilities to improve the quality of life for Seoul citizens."

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