[This Person] Park Seong-su, Songpa District Mayor, Resumes 'Dialogue with Residents' as Daily Life Recovers

Held 3 times in total for ages 10-19 by region, 500 vaccinated residents per session... Sharing key policies and issues of the 7th local government, Q&A... "Bridging communication gaps caused by COVID-19"

Park Seong-su, Mayor of Songpa District, will engage in on-site communication through the 'Dialogue with Residents,' held three times at the Songpa Community Center from November 10 to 19.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Park Seong-su, Mayor of Songpa District Office, will hold the ‘2021 Dialogue between the Mayor and Residents’ from the 10th to the 19th in line with the phased recovery of daily life, engaging in communication with residents.

During the 7th elected term, Songpa District has emphasized ‘open communication’ that reflects residents’ voices across the entire district administration, from key projects to daily life-oriented initiatives.

With the recent start of the phased recovery of daily life, Songpa District has resumed the ‘Dialogue with Residents,’ which had been postponed due to COVID-19, and restarted on-site communication efforts.

In this ‘Dialogue with Residents,’ the major policies, achievements, and current issues of Songpa District over the past three years of the 7th elected term will be shared with residents. This event is especially meaningful as it is the first large-scale meeting with residents since the With-Corona era began.

The 27 neighborhoods are divided into three zones, and the sessions will be held at the Songpa Community Center Auditorium as follows: ▲ November 10 at 3:00 PM (Songpa-byeong zone: Geoye 1·2-dong, Macheon 1·2-dong, Ogeum-dong, Garakbon-dong, Garak 2-dong, Munjeong 1-dong, Jangji-dong, Wirye-dong) ▲ November 12 at 10:30 AM (Songpa-gap zone: Pungnap 1·2-dong, Bangi 1·2-dong, Oryun-dong, Songpa 1·2-dong, Jamsil 4·6-dong) ▲ November 19 at 2:00 PM (Songpa-eul zone: Seokchon-dong, Samjeon-dong, Garak 1-dong, Munjeong 2-dong, Jamsilbon-dong, Jamsil 2·3·7-dong), totaling three sessions.

About 50 residents per neighborhood, approximately 500 residents per session, will attend. Residents from various sectors, including youth and marginalized groups who usually have fewer opportunities to participate in district administration, community center students, and members of professional organizations, will gather. However, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, only those who have completed vaccination will be admitted.

The 80-minute events will include ▲ cultural performances and ▲ an award ceremony honoring residents who contributed to regional development. Additionally, ▲ Mayor Park Seong-su will brief on the achievements of major projects and future plans, and a Q&A session in the form of a talk concert will be held where residents can propose opinions on district administration and Mayor Park will respond.

The district plans to actively reflect the diverse voices gathered during this ‘Dialogue with Residents’ in future district administration operations.

Park Seong-su, Mayor of Songpa District, said, “It is meaningful to share the district administration with residents after a long time along with the recovery of daily life. We will listen carefully to voices from the field and actively reflect them in district administration.” He added, “We will continue open communication with residents and, based on trust and empathy, further enhance the value of ‘Songpa Leading Seoul.’”

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