Im Taek, Mayor of Gwangju Dong-gu, Officially Begins the 8th Term of Local Government with 'Communication Leadership'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Jin-hyung] Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 2nd that it has completed preparations to officially start the 8th term of the elected government after holding communication sessions with public officials during June and July to create a "Neighborhood with Neighbors, Warm and Happy Dong-gu."

District Mayor Im Taek finalized the direction of the 8th term government administration through six free-form discussion sessions held in June with each department and bureau.

Additionally, during July, more than 30 communication meetings were held by department to break away from the previously rigid and formal atmosphere and to lower the threshold for employees to approach the mayor's office, with meetings taking place in the mayor’s office.

The department meetings provided an open forum not only to discuss current departmental tasks but also to share employees’ difficulties and suggestions candidly. In particular, it was a meaningful time to empathize with and encourage employees working in heavy workload and civil affairs departments.

Dong-gu plans to actively reflect the ideas and suggestions proposed by employees during these meetings in the district administration after reviewing their feasibility with the relevant departments.

A public official named Lim who participated in the department meetings said, “It was a valuable time for employees to discuss the direction and operation plans of the 8th term government, understand each other’s difficulties, and share opinions.”

Im Taek, Mayor of Dong-gu, said, “Thanks to the efforts of about 1,000 public officials who work hard for the residents, we are able to start the 8th term of the elected government vigorously and anew,” adding, “We will continue to enhance employee morale and job satisfaction through ongoing communication with staff to contribute to improving the quality of public services.”

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