‘An Important Bridge for Regional Development’ … Pohang City, Green Job Competency Development Training for Community and Neighborhood Leaders

Mayor Lee Gang-deok Emphasizes the Role of Community Leaders as Neighborhood Association Heads for Building a Safe City

Pohang Mayor Lee Gang-deok is giving a special lecture on the topic of "Comprehensive Safety City Plan Responding to the Climate Crisis Era" at the "2022 Green Job Competency Development Training for Neighborhood Leaders" held on the 14th.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] On the 14th, Pohang City conducted the ‘2022 Green Job Competency Development Training for Lee-Tongjang’ aimed at nurturing proactive core local leaders, targeting over 400 Lee-Tongjang at the Deogeop Hall auditorium of the Lifelong Learning Center.

The training was conducted for Lee-Tongjang, who carry out civil administration closest to the citizens, and featured a special lecture by Mayor Lee Kang-deok titled ‘Comprehensive Safety City Plan Responding to the Climate Crisis Era’ to build a safe city Pohang prioritizing citizens’ safety and health.

Following this, Vice President Choi Byung-jin of Isan provided education on ‘Step-by-step response guidelines for natural disaster prevention, response, and recovery,’ strengthening the capabilities of Lee-Tongjang as disaster safety leaders. Lastly, Professor Yoon Bok-man of Kyungwoon University led a session titled ‘Empathize and Communicate with Laughter,’ providing a joyful time where Lee-Tongjang shared laughter and relieved stress.

Before the training, a meaningful time was held to encourage the efforts of 29 individuals selected as ‘Model Lee-Tongjang’ for their contributions to the development of city administration by awarding commendations.

On this day, Mayor Lee Kang-deok of Pohang said, “Those gathered here serve devotedly at the forefront of administration for the citizens, not only enabling high-level service by conveying residents’ vivid opinions but also acting as an important bridge by informing residents of government or local government policies, thereby enabling regional development. I thank all Lee-Tongjang for their dedicated efforts and ask for your continued active participation at the forefront for Pohang’s development.”

Kim Sun-ja, President of the Pohang Lee-Tongjang Association, said, “I am glad that all Lee-Tongjang gathered in one place to have an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and job competencies. It was a valuable time to reconsider the roles and responsibilities of Lee-Tongjang as community leaders.”

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