[Photo] Moon Seok-jin, Seodaemun-gu Mayor, Receives '2021 Korea Sustainable Innovation Leader Award'

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Moon Seok-jin, Mayor of Seodaemun District, received the '2021 Korea Sustainable Innovation Leader Award' on the afternoon of the 30th at the Kensington Hotel Central Park Hall in Yeouido.

Now in its third year, this award is given to innovative leaders who break stereotypes and achieve results in various fields of our society, including politics, society, and economy.

The judging committee highly evaluated Mayor Moon's initiatives based on his commitment to innovation, such as the Dong Welfare Hub project, support for 100 families, the Ansan Barrier-Free Trail, the creation of the Yonsei-ro Public Transportation Only Zone, and the supply of Seodaemun District-style youth housing.

They also praised projects underway amid the current COVID-19 pandemic, including the education blind spot project, strengthening residents' digital capabilities, building social safety nets, and Green New Deal initiatives.

In his acceptance speech, Mayor Moon said, "With the belief that when public officials innovate, society changes, I have worked hard to establish a sustainable innovation system in Seodaemun local government. I am grateful that these efforts have been recognized."

He added, "I believe this award was given to encourage us to take the lead in innovation in preparation for an uncertain future, and I will dedicate myself to 'innovative district administration' with an even greater sense of responsibility."

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