'Seocho Jeonseongsidae' Era Arrival?

The Atmosphere at Seocho District Office Changes After Jeon Seongsu Assumes Office as Seocho District Mayor

District Mayor Jeon Seong-su Shows Ability by Solving Residents' Long-Standing Issues Within 6 Months of Taking Office, Sets an Example by Teaching Employees How to Work, Creating a 'Self-Working Atmosphere'... Former Mayor’s Character Praised for Greeting Visitors at the Elevator

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seocho-gu has entered a golden era.

Since the inauguration of Mayor Jeon Seong-su in the 8th local government, the atmosphere at the district office has been evaluated as very bright.

Mayor Jeon graduated from Seoul National University Law School, passed the 31st Administrative Examination, and held key positions in Seoul City such as Public Relations Officer, General Affairs Director, and Administrative Director. He also has a distinguished career as a Blue House administrative officer, senior administrative officer, spokesperson for the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, Deputy Mayor of Incheon City, and Consul General at the Embassy in Thailand.

However, many people are impressed by Mayor Jeon’s character, as he consistently treats people with humility.

After forming a connection with Seocho-gu as the head of the election campaign headquarters for Seoul Mayor candidate Cho Eun-hee, he was elected as the 8th local government Seocho District Mayor. Having spent six months in office, he is now dedicating himself with passion and sincerity to open a new era for Seocho in 2023, marking his second anniversary in office.

Demonstrates Strong Capability by Resolving Residents’ Long-Standing Issues Within 6 Months of Taking Office

Since taking office, Mayor Jeon has focused all administrative efforts on securing cooperation between the central government and Seoul City to resolve residents’ long-standing projects. In September last year, the Seoul City Urban and Architectural Joint Committee approved the district unit plan for Seocho-dong 1342, paving the way for high-density mixed-use development around Hyoryeong-ro. This valuable result was achieved after persistent negotiations with Seoul City for 11 years.

Additionally, through active mediation between Seoul City and the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, last month a land exchange agreement was successfully concluded, bringing the long-stalled relocation of Cheongdam High School in Jamwon area into visibility after five years.

Furthermore, leveraging the rich cultural infrastructure including the nation’s only music culture district, the Seoul Arts Center, and the Korea National University of Arts, he has designated a 1.2 km stretch from Seoul Arts Center to Seocho Station as a ‘Cultural Street,’ striving to create a city where culture breathes.

Mayor Jeon plans to actively promote the undergrounding of the Gyeongbu Expressway this year in collaboration with Mayor Oh Se-hoon.

Creates a Self-Motivated Working Atmosphere Among District Office Employees

Not only has he brought about these changes within six months, but he is also fostering an atmosphere where employees voluntarily seek out work.

A Seocho-gu official stated, “Mayor Jeon is creating an atmosphere where all employees work voluntarily rather than through top-down instructions.” He added, “We are especially grateful that the mayor teaches us how to work through direct conversations with employees.”

After being elected as the 8th local government mayor, Mayor Jeon was the only Seoul district mayor who did not form a transition team. Instead, he personally received work reports at the department level.

This was based on his judgment not to burden the employees.

It is true that district office employees tend to be very tense whenever the mayor changes, as a wrong initial evaluation by the new appointing authority can make the entire term difficult.

Having been a lifelong public servant, Mayor Jeon understands this well and thus created a comfortable atmosphere from the start.

Because of this, Seocho-gu employees reportedly resolved to work harder on their own after understanding the mayor’s intentions.

An official from the district office said, “Because Mayor Jeon shows consideration for the employees, it seems to have created an atmosphere where we want to work even harder.”

Mayor Jeon’s Gesture of Greeting Visitors at the Elevator Gains Attention

In addition to his work capabilities, Mayor Jeon has been praised for waiting for visitors at the elevator.

One official said, “I recently went to the district office to see Mayor Jeon and was surprised that he came out to the elevator. He also saw me off at the elevator after the meeting, which I really appreciated.”

It is widely regarded that it is rare to find an elected official with both the skills and character of Mayor Jeon.

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