[Seoul District Mayors 24 Hours] Kim Soo-young, Yangcheon District Mayor, Encourages Recipients of the Presidential Award for Social Economy Contributions

Kim Seon-gap, Mayor of Gwangjin-gu, Encourages Police and Special Forces Supporting COVID-19 Dispatch Work... Noh Hyun-song, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Holds Emergency COVID-19 Countermeasure Meeting... Seong Jang-hyun, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, Visits Elderly at Huam-dong on 12th, Delivers Samgyetang to Wish Health... Ryu Gyeong-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, Receives Companion Plants to Distribute to 100 Single-Person Households... Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, Communicates Online with Parents of Public Childcare Centers

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] ◇Kim Sooyoung, Yangcheon District Mayor, Encourages Recipients of the Presidential Award for Social Economy

Kim Sooyoung, Yangcheon District Mayor, attended the 2021 Social Economy Presidential Award recipients’ meeting held in the Open Participation Room at Yangcheon District Office on the morning of the 13th, and took commemorative photos with the awardees (‘Yangcheon Nanum Education Social Cooperative’).

◇Kim Seongap, Gwangjin District Mayor, Encourages Police and Special Forces Supporting COVID-19 Dispatch Work

Kim Seongap, Gwangjin District Mayor, visited the police and special forces supporting COVID-19 dispatch work on the 13th to encourage them.

Currently, 11 personnel are dispatched to the district: 5 police officers from Gwangjin Police Station and 6 special forces members from the 7th Airborne Brigade.

The dispatched police officers support sending text messages with screening test results and preparing basic investigation reports of confirmed cases, while the special forces mainly assist with epidemiological investigations such as on-site tracing of confirmed cases’ movements.

Kim Seongap, Gwangjin District Mayor, said, “Recently, as confirmed cases surged rapidly, the workload has become overwhelming and everyone has been exhausted and struggling, so I am very grateful for the support that has come to lend strength.” He added, “I expect that the combined helping hands will bring us one step closer to recovery to normal life.”

He also expressed gratitude and appreciation to all staff who have been working hard during the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.

◇Noh Hyun-song, Seoul Gangseo District Mayor, Holds Emergency COVID-19 Countermeasure Meeting to Review District’s Response

Noh Hyun-song, Seoul Gangseo District Mayor, held an ‘Emergency COVID-19 Countermeasure Meeting’ on the 13th to thoroughly review the district’s response posture following the elevation of social distancing to Level 4.

Mayor Noh said, “The situation is severe as confirmed COVID-19 cases have been exceeding 1,000 daily and social distancing in the metropolitan area has been raised to Level 4. I urge all staff to concentrate all their capabilities and take proactive measures to block the spread of COVID-19.”

Meanwhile, the district has been expanding the operation of temporary screening clinics since Monday the 12th to ensure residents’ safety and alleviate anxiety, and has temporarily closed welfare facilities such as senior centers, facilities for the disabled, and childcare centers.

Yongsan District Mayor Seong Jang-hyun visited the home of Elder Kang Mo in Huam-dong on the 12th, delivering samgyetang and engaging in conversation.

◇Seong Janghyun, Yongsan District Mayor, Visits Elderly Resident in Huam-dong to Deliver Samgyetang

“Elderly resident, please enjoy the samgyetang and stay strong against the heat.”

On the 12th, when the heatwave was intense, Seong Janghyun, Yongsan District Mayor, visited the home of elderly resident Kang ○○ (85) in Huam-dong, delivered samgyetang, and said this.

Yongsan District (Mayor Seong Janghyun) is delivering samgyetang (retort pouch) to 4,113 low-income elderly residents in the area to mark the beginning of the hottest days of summer.

The event is organized by the senior welfare support associations of 16 neighborhoods.

In addition to samgyetang, items such as rice, fruit, honey, pest repellents, rayon pajamas, summer blankets, cool mats, toothpaste, and pain relief patches are distributed according to the circumstances of each neighborhood.

Seong Janghyun, Yongsan District Mayor, said, “The senior welfare support associations in each neighborhood are working hard for the local elderly. Although we cannot hold senior banquets, we will do our best to take care of the health of the elderly.”

◇Ryu Kyung-gi, Jungnang District Mayor, Receives Companion Plants to Distribute to 100 Single-Person Households

Ryu Kyung-gi, Jungnang District Mayor, announced on the 12th that he received 100 companion plants (worth 2 million KRW) from the Together with New Hope Foundation and Jungnang District Facilities Management Corporation to prevent solitary deaths.

The companion plants received are ‘Monstera,’ which has fine dust removal functions. The district plans to distribute them to 100 middle-aged and elderly single-person households.

An information leaflet containing the flower language, benefits, and care instructions will be included to help recipients easily care for the plants.

Ryu Kyung-gi, Jungnang District Mayor, said, “I deeply appreciate those who have delivered warm hearts for neighbors along with the companion plants. I hope that single-person households, who may feel even lonelier due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, will regain vitality in life through bonding with their companion plants.”

Since April, the district has been conducting healing agriculture programs for 232 households at risk of solitary death, including gardening at Jungnang Happy Farm and box gardens, with companion plant care as part of the program.

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