Cha Hyeon-il, Yeongdeungpo-gu Mayor, "Doing Our Best to Become a Sustainable Global Future City"

[Seoul District Photo News] Chaehyunil, Yeongdeungpo District Mayor, attended the 'Yeongdeungpo Glocal Knowledge Forum 2021' held at Glad Yeouido Hotel on the afternoon of the 16th... Seongjanghyeon, Yongsan District Mayor, attended the 4th Huamdong Residents' Day 'Namsan Dullegil Unity Walking Event' on the 13th... Park Junhui, Gwanak District Mayor, directly visited three major winter snow removal facilities on the 16th... Kim Seongap, Gwangjin District Mayor, held the '2021 Neti Village Hanmadang Festival'... Dobong District received 256,000 masks from Hope Sharing People.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] On the afternoon of the 16th, Chaehyunil, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo District, attended the 'Yeongdeungpo Glocal Knowledge Forum 2021' held at Glad Yeouido Hotel and delivered a greeting.

This forum, themed "Coexistence and Co-prosperity, the Future of Sustainable Cities," was held over two days on the 16th and 17th. On the first day, the 16th, expert presentations on the paradigm shift in multicultural urban policies were followed by a panel discussion.

Mayor Cha said, "Through this knowledge forum, we will gather the wisdom and ideas of many experts in various fields to do our best to help Yeongdeungpo leap forward as a sustainable global future city."

Seongjanghyun, Mayor of Yongsan District, attended the 4th Huam-dong Residents' Day commemorative 'Namsan Dulle-gil One Heart Walking Contest' on the 13th.

The event was held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., including an opening declaration, congratulatory speeches, trekking along the Namsan Dulle-gil course, gift presentation, and commemorative photo session. It was conducted in compliance with quarantine rules to prevent COVID-19.

Duteokbawi is the Korean phonetic notation of Huam (厚岩). In 2013, residents pooled funds to erect a symbolic stone opposite Namsan Library. To commemorate the establishment of the symbolic stone, the Huam-dong Resident Center designated Huam-dong Residents' Day in 2018 and has held annual commemorative events since then.

Mayor Seongjanghyun of Yongsan District said, "Huam-dong is a neighborhood with strong pride and affection for the area, producing the village brand Duteokbawi and establishing local enterprises," adding, "I hope the Huam-dong Residents' Day event, which wishes for residents' harmony and village development, will continue to be held regularly."

Gwanak District (Mayor Park Junhee) has been operating the 'Winter Snow Removal Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters' since the 15th to respond to natural disasters such as heavy snowfall and ice during the upcoming winter season.

On the 16th, the Audit Officer, Road Management Division, and related departments conducted a joint pre-inspection of key snow removal facilities. In particular, Mayor Park Junhee personally visited to lead efforts to raise awareness of winter safety.

Mayor Park first visited the first snow removal forward base to check the preparedness of snow removal measures, then sequentially visited the Hoam-ro and Nangok-ro automatic brine spraying device installation sites and the Nangok-ro 26-gil smart road heating system installation site to inspect the status of key equipment.

Mayor Park Junhee said, "To minimize casualties, property damage, and inconvenience to residents caused by winter disasters, we will take proactive, field-centered preemptive measures," and added, "I ask all departments and neighborhoods to strengthen winter measures to ensure no harm comes to residents."

The Zelkova tree in Hwayang-dong, estimated to be about 700 years old, is one of the oldest Zelkova trees in Seoul. Residents hold a festival every year under this tree, believed to protect Hwayang-dong.

On the 16th, the '2021 Neutim Village One Heart Festival' was held at Neutim Park under the 700-year-old Zelkova tree, a symbol of Hwayang-dong and designated as Seoul Metropolitan City Monument No. 2.

This year, the festival was held under the theme "Resident Healing One Heart for the Gradual Recovery of Daily Life from COVID-19." The event featured a 'Zelkova Tree Prayer Ceremony' wishing for the village's development and well-being, followed by folk songs and trot congratulatory performances, Squid Game, traditional folk games, and a resident singing contest?creating a harmonious gathering where everyone could unite.

Additionally, various experience booths were prepared, including making personalized potted companion plants, aromatherapy experiences, and professional psychological counseling.

Also, programs reflecting local characteristics such as the Neuti Market (flea market) organized by the Hwayang-dong Residents' Autonomy Association, a promotional booth for the Hwayang-dong Cultural Heritage Trail project, and an alleyway regeneration project booth provided enjoyable attractions.

About 500 residents participated in this festival. Entry was allowed after verifying COVID-19 vaccine passes and wearing quarantine bracelets. Eating and drinking were prohibited, but participants were given warm knee blankets and hot packs in thermal packages.

Kim Seonggap, Mayor of Gwangjin District, said, "The strength of the 700-year-old Zelkova tree seems to protect Hwayang-dong," and added, "I thank all the residents who worked hard for the festival and hope this Neutim Village One Heart Festival will be a joyful and safe event that offers comfort and encouragement to residents as we gradually recover daily life."

Dobong District (Mayor Lee Dongjin) received masks worth 84 million KRW from the nonprofit organization Hope Sharing People (Chairman Kim Jeongan) on the 15th.

Hope Sharing People delivered 256,000 masks worth 84 million KRW sponsored by Toptec. Dobong District plans to distribute the received items to socially vulnerable groups such as social welfare facilities.

Established in 2007, Hope Sharing People is a social public interest organization that provides various support to low-income groups. Since signing a business agreement with Dobong District in 2017, they have continued sharing for the local community and neighbors by supporting daily necessities annually.

Lee Dongjin, Mayor of Dobong District, said, "I sincerely thank Toptec Co., Ltd. and Hope Sharing People for practicing warm sharing for Dobong residents, and we will ensure that the donated items are delivered properly to those in need."

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