Jung Munheon, Jongno-gu Mayor, Listens to Resident Complaints via Zoom

[Seoul District News] Jeong Munheon, Jongno-gu Mayor, Attends Communication Meeting on 2nd Handling 8 Complex Civil Complaints with Staff & Results to Be Reviewed by Departments and Delivered in Writing within 10 Days... Seoul Gangseo-gu Awards Gender Equality Meritorious Persons on Gender Equality Week

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jongno-gu (District Mayor Jeong Mun-heon) held a non-face-to-face communication meeting at 9:30 a.m. on the 2nd in the district office’s Resident Communication Office, following the establishment of an online civil complaint reception system within the Resident Communication Office at the start of the 8th local government term.

On this day, Mayor Jeong Mun-heon personally attended the meeting using the Zoom program to listen to the civil complaints of residents from Cheongunhyoja-dong and Sajik-dong and engaged in direct communication with the residents.

The agenda consisted of a total of eight cases deemed necessary for video conferencing by the head of the Resident Communication Office, involving complex and ongoing civil complaints spanning multiple departments. In addition to Mayor Jeong, department heads and staff responsible for each agenda item from the Parking Management Division, Road Division, and Culture Division also attended. Complainants connected via laptops or tablet PCs prepared in advance at their local community service centers.

The results of the meeting will be reviewed thoroughly by the responsible departments and delivered in writing within 10 days.

Jongno-gu’s communication meetings proceed in two stages: ▲Stage 1 non-face-to-face ▲Stage 2 final face-to-face meetings. Stage 1 face-to-face meetings are flexibly held once or twice a week after the Resident Communication Office head decides on the agenda, and Stage 2 final face-to-face meetings are held if complainants raise objections to the results of the prior non-face-to-face meetings.

Mayor Jeong Mun-heon emphasized, “Through this communication meeting, we can listen to the diverse opinions of Jongno residents not only offline but also online,” adding, “We will continue to hold step-by-step communication meetings and steadily improve residents’ satisfaction with administrative services.”

Gangseo-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Kim Tae-woo ·photo) is seeking individuals who have contributed to the promotion of women’s rights and the spread of a culture of gender equality.

The district announced that it is accepting candidate nominations until the 10th to actively discover and encourage those who have contributed to gender equality in celebration of the 2022 Gender Equality Week.

The purpose is to commend those who have contributed to the realization of gender equality to boost their pride and create an opportunity to spread a culture of gender equality.

Nominees must be individuals or organizations (companies) who have resided or been located in Gangseo-gu for more than three years as of the announcement date, August 1, and who have made significant contributions to the spread of gender equality and the improvement of women’s status.

Nominations are divided into three categories: ▲realization of gender equality ▲expansion of women’s social participation ▲protection of women’s human rights and promotion of welfare.

In the realization of gender equality category, nominations are accepted for individuals and organizations that have contributed to creating a culture of gender equality and improving gender discrimination. In the expansion of women’s social participation category, nominations are for those who have contributed to creating jobs for women, developing women’s capabilities, and spreading a culture of work-family balance.

The protection of women’s human rights and promotion of welfare category targets individuals and organizations that have contributed to preventing domestic violence and sexual violence, supporting marginalized women such as single-parent families, and promoting women’s welfare.

Those who have received commendations for the same achievements, those who have received commendations from the district mayor or Seoul mayor within the past three years as of the nomination date, those under investigation or criminal punishment, and those with local tax arrears are excluded from eligibility.

Those wishing to recommend candidates should submit their nominations to the Family Policy Division by the 10th, with recommendations from heads of district offices, heads of local community service centers in their residential area, or representatives of related organizations.

Required documents include the candidate recommendation form, achievement report, summary of achievements, and supporting evidence. Detailed information and necessary forms can be found on the Gangseo-gu Office website (homepage) under Gangseo News - Notices.

The district will select awardees in August after reviewing disqualifications and screening by the Gangseo-gu Achievement Review Committee, and plans to present commendations in the name of the Gangseo District Mayor at the Gender Equality Week ceremony scheduled for early September.

A district official said, “We hope this commendation for contributors will bring fulfillment and hope to those who have worked hard to realize gender equality in various parts of the community,” adding, “We will continue to do our best to establish a culture of gender equality where everyone enjoys fair opportunities regardless of gender.”

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