Guro-gu Confirms Design of Eighth Term Slogan: 'Guro Walking Together with Empathy and Communication'

[Seoul District News] Guro-gu Develops Design Reflecting District Policy Direction and Image 'Warm Companionship, Adding Happiness'... Seocho-gu Renovates Cheonggyesan Connection Path 'Wonteogol Underpass'... Gangdong-gu Extends Summer Operating Hours for Dure Neighborhood Park Net Adventure

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Guro-gu (Mayor Moon Heon-il) has finalized the slogan design "Guro in Empathy, Communication, and Companionship," reflecting the vision and philosophy of the 8th elected administration.

On the 13th of last month, the district decided on the slogan "Warm Companionship, Changing Guro" and subsequently began developing a design to utilize it more effectively, announcing the finalized design.

The slogan design visualizes "Guro in Empathy, Communication, and Companionship."

It represents happiness in the shape of a 'heart,' and the empty space between the heart and the Korean consonant 'ㄹ' is designed to also resemble a plus sign.

By combining the 'heart,' symbolizing happiness, with the text 'Guro,' it conveys the meaning of adding happiness to the residents in Guro-gu, who walk together with the district.

The district plans to organize promotional materials using the existing slogan according to the standard manual and actively apply the new slogan design to various promotional materials, including business cards and official documents, in the future.

A Guro-gu official stated, "We will utilize the slogan design to widely promote the values pursued by Guro-gu in the 8th elected administration."

Previously, the district selected the slogan through a contest involving residents and all district office employees.

Seocho-gu (Mayor Jeon Seong-su) has completed environmental improvement work to renovate the Cheonggyesan connecting passageway, 'Wonteogol Underpass.'

Cheonggyesan is a representative mountain in Seocho-gu, attracting about 60,000 visitors on weekends during peak seasons. Since 1997, the district has operated a space in this connecting passageway where elderly residents from Wonji-dong directly sell agricultural products they cultivate to support their livelihoods. (Photo)

However, after decades, facilities such as the sales stands had deteriorated, and the dark environment raised concerns about the safety and health of visitors and the elderly. It also detracted from the urban aesthetics.

Accordingly, as part of the 8th elected administration’s initiative to accompany the vulnerable, the district promoted environmental improvement work, completely transforming the Cheonggyesan connecting passageway into a clean and bright space.

The district produced standardized and clean sales stands, creating a space harmonized with traditional markets where hikers and sellers can buy and sell fresh agricultural products in a good environment.

Additionally, at the entrance, a fresh sculpture and a newly named signboard reading 'Wonteogol Underpass' were installed, branding the Cheonggyesan entrance for all citizens climbing the mountain.

Other improvements included painting the walls and floors of the connecting passageway, adding ceiling lights, and installing benches. This created a resting area expected to serve as a meeting place for Cheonggyesan visitors and a popular resting spot for residents.

The district sees this environmental improvement as an opportunity to further promote Cheonggyesan as a landmark of Seocho-gu and plans to continuously maintain the bright and pleasant atmosphere established upon completion.

Mayor Jeon Seong-su said, "I am proud to have improved the Cheonggyesan connecting passageway used by many Seocho residents and Seoul citizens. Especially, I am glad to have provided a better environment for the elderly by newly producing the agricultural product sales stands. We will continue to find blind spots and provide generous support to create a pedestrian-friendly environment and accompany the vulnerable."

Gangdong-gu (Mayor Lee Soo-hee) announced that it will extend the summer operating hours of the adventure play facility 'Net Adventure' in Dure Neighborhood Park due to increased demand from children.

'Net Adventure' operates from Tuesday to Sunday, with each session lasting 45 minutes. The program starts at 10 a.m., with a lunch break from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The last admission time on Tuesdays and Wednesdays is 4 p.m., but due to increased interest from children during summer vacation, the last admission time on Thursdays through Sundays from August to October will be extended by one hour to 5 p.m.

'Net Adventure' is an adventure play facility in Dure Neighborhood Park that stimulates children's adventurous spirit and social skills in an urban natural setting. It was established in 2019 but was closed for a long period due to COVID-19 and resumed operation in March 2022.

It is very popular, with many children lining up to use it, especially the trampoline zone where children can climb up and down.

The program allows up to 25 children per session on a first-come, first-served basis. Children aged 5 to 13 residing in Gangdong-gu can use it free of charge. Additionally, one staff member is assigned to ensure safety and prevent accidents.

A district official said, "We hope children will create many memories with their friends at the forest adventure play facility during the summer vacation."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.