Mayor-elect Lee Pil-hyung of Dongdaemun-gu Begins Full-Scale Transition Committee Activities

Chairman-elect Lee Pil-hyung of Dongdaemun-gu Inauguration Committee Launches on the 10th... Full-scale Activities Begin with Departmental Reports on the 13th... Committee Chairman Jang Su-gil, Former Dongdaemun Deputy Mayor, and Vice Chairman Choi Jin-gyu, Chief of the Elect Camp Headquarters

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] The transition committee for Lee Pil-hyung, the mayor-elect of Dongdaemun District Office, officially began its activities on the 13th, following its launch on the 10th.

The transition committee for the 8th elected mayor of Dongdaemun District was established on the 4th floor of the Dongdaemun District Citizens' Happiness Center (Muhak-ro 89) and is composed of 15 members. Jang Su-gil, former deputy mayor of Dongdaemun District, was appointed as the chairman, and Choi Jin-gyu, general director of the mayor-elect’s campaign, was appointed as the vice chairman.

Jeon Cheol-soo, former city council member, was appointed as the general coordinator. Committee members include Seoul Metropolitan Council members-elect Shim Mi-kyung and Shin Bok-ja; Dongdaemun District Council members-elect Kim Hak-du and Jeong Seong-young; current district council member Jeon Beom-il; former district council member Park Chang-bok; lawyer Yoon Seung-hyun; Kyung Hee University professor Lee Hwan-ho; University of Seoul professor Lee Hee-jung; former Seoul city official Choi Gap-young; tax accountant Lee Sang-won; and former National Assembly aide Lee Won-seong.

The transition committee began its full-scale activities on the morning of the 13th with departmental briefings. In particular, in line with Mayor-elect Lee Pil-hyung’s determination to open a new era for Dongdaemun District, the committee plans to place emphasis on reviewing urban development issues.

Additionally, to identify and promptly resolve stagnant issues, open dialogue channels will be operated in 14 neighborhoods to actively communicate with residents.

Mayor-elect Lee Pil-hyung stated, “We are focusing on ensuring a smooth handover of district administration and laying the foundation for fulfilling election pledges,” adding, “We will do our best to minimize residents’ inconveniences through a swift transition and create a Dongdaemun District where residents want to live.”

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