Kim Ikang, Former Gwangju City Spokesperson, Book Signing Event for 'Uttukseogu Hamkke Seogu'

On the 13th from 2 to 6 PM at Kim Daejung Convention Center

Considering COVID-19... Proceeding without a separate commemorative ceremony

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Former Gwangju Metropolitan City spokesperson Kim Ikang, who postponed a book launch event once due to the collapse accident of a newly built apartment in Gwangju, will hold an author signing event on the 13th at the Kim Daejung Convention Center in Seo-gu, Gwangju.

Due to the severe COVID-19 situation, the event will be held in the form of a signing session without a ceremony from 2 PM to 6 PM to prevent visitors from gathering all at once.

Originally, former spokesperson Kim planned to hold the book launch event for "Uttuk Seo-gu Hamkke Seo-gu" as a book concert on the 15th of last month.

He intended to present a stage with cultural elements along with a surprise performance showcasing the author's honed skills, but when the apartment collapse accident occurred, he postponed it indefinitely, saying "Recovery comes first."

The book "Uttuk Seo-gu Hamkke Seo-gu," written by former spokesperson Kim, is an interview collection that compiles conversations by directly visiting and asking 14 small business owners and public interest activists to find answers on site. In fact, these 14 individuals and former spokesperson Kim Ikang participated as co-authors.

The book richly features introductions, biographies, and photos capturing the daily work scenes of the fourteen interviewees, focusing on highlighting each person's footsteps.

Additionally, during the dialogue process, key issues deemed necessary for policy development were identified and organized into a "Proposals from Interviewees" section, which also draws attention by suggesting directions Seo-gu should take.

Former spokesperson Kim said, "Based on my experience across economic, political, and administrative fields, I traveled throughout the sites of people's livelihoods to prepare for the future of Seo-gu, Gwangju, and South Korea. I published this book seeking valuable answers from fourteen people, including small business owners who uphold the foundation of the local economy and public interest activists who quietly illuminate various parts of the community."

Meanwhile, former spokesperson Kim is expected to run for the position of Seo-gu mayor in Gwangju in the upcoming nationwide local elections in June.

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