[Photo] Seongjanghyeon, Yongsan District Mayor, Visits Yongsan Craft Center Fan Special Exhibition

[Seoul District Photo News] Seong Jang-hyeon, Yongsan-gu Mayor, Visits Yongsan Craft Center Fan Special Exhibition... Kim Soo-young, Yangcheon-gu Mayor, Delivers '100 Baeksuk' Samgyetang for Vulnerable Groups on Malbok Day

Sung Jang-hyun, Yongsan District Mayor, Visits Yongsan Craft Center Fan Special Exhibition

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Sung Jang-hyun, Mayor of Yongsan District, visited the Yongsan Craft Center in Hannam-dong (274 Itaewon-ro) on the 5th to view the special exhibition titled "Fan, Gentle Breeze."

The "Fan, Gentle Breeze" exhibition runs until the 29th. Visitors can see over 30 works including Baekjeopyunseon, Baekjeopseon, Dyed Baekjeopseon, Three-year-old Carved Hwangchil Fan, Indigo Dye Fan, and Mini Silk Fans by master craftsman Kim Dong-sik, a traditional fan maker.

The Yongsan Craft Center opened in February 2018. It spans from three basement levels to four floors above ground, covering a total area of 2,800㎡. It features a craft product sales area on the first floor, a ceramics and hanbok experience center on the second floor, a craft learning center and workshop on the third floor, and an outdoor performance hall on the fourth floor. It operates from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and is closed every Monday.

Mayor Sung said, "To promote the excellence of traditional crafts and inherit their cultural value, we established the Yongsan Craft Center, the first of its kind in Seoul. Not only exhibitions but also traditional craft experience programs are available, so we hope many interested people will visit."

Kim Soo-young, Yangcheon District Mayor, Delivers '100 Chicken Soup Meals' for Vulnerable Groups on Malbok

Kim Soo-young, Mayor of Yangcheon District, delivered samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) to 100 vulnerable households along with the Dong District Social Welfare Council and staff during the '100 Chicken Soup Meals' sharing event held on the morning of the 6th at the 3rd-floor auditorium of Sinwol 2-dong Community Center to celebrate Malbok (the last of the three hottest days in the Korean lunar calendar).

On this day, samgyetang and side dishes were distributed to vulnerable groups through Mayor Kim, council members, welfare community leaders, and community center staff while adhering to COVID-19 prevention guidelines.

Mayor Kim said, "I hope residents exhausted by the prolonged heatwave will regain their health by enjoying this Malbok samgyetang and have a healthy summer."

Oh Seung-rok, Nowon District Mayor, Attends Meeting with Han Dae-yoon, Tokyo Olympic Rapid Fire Pistol Shooter and Nowon Shooting Team Member

Oh Seung-rok, Mayor of Nowon District, attended a meeting of the Nowon Shooting Team held at the mayor’s office in Nowon District Office at 5:30 p.m. on the 6th.

Han Dae-yoon, a member of the Nowon Shooting Team (coach Cha Sang-jun), placed 4th in the 25m rapid fire pistol event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Although narrowly missing a medal, he gained significant attention as the first Korean shooter to advance to the finals in the 25m rapid fire pistol event since the introduction of the final system in 1988, marking his debut Olympic stage.

His achievement was even more remarkable considering he overcame injury and competed at the age of 33, which is relatively older for a first Olympic appearance.

The Nowon Shooting Team was founded in March 1995 and competes in men’s pistol events (rapid fire pistol, standard pistol, etc.). Currently, the team is led by coach Cha Sang-jun and consists of three shooters including Han Dae-yoon.

The meeting included presentations of certificates and bouquets, followed by discussions, attended by Mayor Oh Seung-rok and Choi Yong-gap, President of the Nowon Sports Council.

Mayor Oh expressed gratitude, saying, "You brought great joy to people exhausted by COVID-19. Thank you for achieving excellent results under the name of Nowon District."

Chae Hyun-il, Yeongdeungpo District Mayor, Packs Meals for Low-Income Seniors

Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo District, packed meal kits to be delivered to low-income seniors at the Yeongdeungpo Senior Welfare Center on the morning of the 6th.

Due to the closure of senior dining halls, which raised concerns about meal shortages for seniors, the district prepared meal kits including samgyetang and seaweed soup sponsored by companies and organizations and completed their distribution.

Mayor Chae said, "We prepared this meal packaging sharing event so that seniors can spend a safe and healthy summer. We will continue to strengthen welfare and safety nets to prevent meal shortages among seniors caused by COVID-19 and the heatwave."

Kim Sun-gap, Gwangjin District Mayor, Visits Cheongchun Tteulak Screening Clinic for Encouragement

Kim Sun-gap, Mayor of Gwangjin District, visited the Seoul mobile screening clinic located at Cheongchun Tteulak near Konkuk University Station on the 6th.

Mayor Kim took time to listen to and encourage the medical staff and workers.

The Cheongchun Tteulak screening clinic was established due to the ongoing increase in COVID-19 cases and the closure of the Gwangjin Square screening clinic. It was set up in the area around Konkuk University Station, which has many restaurants and a large influx of young people.

The clinic operates from August 2 to 14, excluding Sundays, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. to accommodate workers and business owners.

Mayor Kim said, "Due to the sustained COVID-19 situation without decline, the demand for testing among residents has increased, leading to the installation and operation of this mobile screening clinic. We ask residents to get tested immediately if they have symptoms and actively participate in the vaccination program starting on the 26th for residents aged 18 to 49."

Currently, in addition to the mobile screening clinic, COVID-19 testing is available at five locations in Gwangjin District: Gwangjin District Public Health Center screening clinic, Junggok Health Subcenter temporary screening clinic, Jayang Health Subcenter temporary screening clinic, and Konkuk University Hospital.

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