Gwangju Seo-gu Explores 'The Gwangju Way' as a Global Innovation City Model

On the 4th of next month at 3 PM at Seogu Culture Center... Professor Mo Jong-rin, author of 'Capitalism in Alleyways,' invited

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Kim Ikang) has prepared a forum to explore the path for Gwangju by examining cities innovating globally.

Seo-gu announced on the 4th that it will hold a lecture at 3 p.m. on the 4th of next month at the Seo-gu Cultural Center in collaboration with the Gwangju Regional Problem Solving Platform.

The lecturer invited is Professor Mo Jong-rin of Yonsei University, author of "Capital of Alleyways".

Professor Mo, author of "Capital of Alleyways" and "Neighborhoods You Want to Stay In," is leading the recent economic discourse on "local" topics.

This forum is the first event of the 2022 Gwangju Social Innovation Forum, which will be held over two months starting in October under the theme "Innovative Cities."

It will share content about how local cities nurture local creators and local brands together with creative small business owners by leveraging local characteristics, similar to Portland or New York in the United States.

Participation is possible on the day without a separate application by coming to the performance hall on the 2nd floor of the Seo-gu Cultural Center, and for more details, inquiries can be made to the Gwangju Regional Problem Solving Platform.

Kim Ikang, Mayor of Seo-gu, said, "We expect this forum to be an opportunity to revitalize the local economy centered on alleyways," adding, "Seo-gu will make great efforts to increase sales of small business owners and SMEs and create a business-friendly environment."

Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shin Dong-ho yjm3070@asiae.co.kr

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