Is the Site of Gwangjin-gu Office Really a Prime Location?

Former Deputy Mayor Kim Kyung-ho Elected as Gwangjin District Mayor in the 8th Local Election... Former Deputy Mayor Baek Ho Nears Appointment as President of Seoul Transportation Corporation... Former Deputy Mayor Yoon Jong-jang Promoted to Director of Urban Transportation, and Former Deputy Mayor Park Dae-woo Appointed Acting Mayor of Gangseo District

Kim Kyung-ho, Mayor of Gwangjin District

Good news is making headlines with the successive promotions of former deputy mayors from Gwangjin District.

The main building of the Gwangjin District Office is almost a relic, originally constructed 70 years ago as the Republican Party training center. Although the building is old and cramped, its longevity attests to the architectural skills of Korea at that time.

Moreover, the towering, majestic trees that have grown skyward have become a landmark providing shade and comfort to local residents.

On the other hand, district office employees have endured hardships working in the cramped and aging building for decades.

Accordingly, Gwangjin District is pushing forward with the construction of a new district office building and plans to relocate near Guui Station within three years. Current Mayor Kim Kyung-ho is expected to be the first mayor to move into the new building, sharing in this milestone.

Meanwhile, former deputy mayors from Gwangjin District have attracted attention by achieving notable successes in the 8th local election term.

First, Kim Kyung-ho, a graduate of the 31st Administrative Examination and the current mayor, has had the honor of being elected as one of the few elected district mayors who previously served as deputy mayors in Seoul's autonomous districts.

Although Kim was a Grade 2 official in Seoul, he was assigned as deputy mayor of Gwangjin District, a Grade 3 district, and faced some difficulties during that time. However, after completing his term, he was promoted to Grade 1 and even served as Secretary-General of the Seoul Metropolitan Council.

After retiring from public service, he served as president of the Seoul Agricultural and Marine Products Corporation, a Seoul Metropolitan Government-affiliated public enterprise. Later, he was selected by Mayor Oh Se-hoon and elected as mayor of Gwangjin District in the 8th local election.

Since taking office, Mayor Kim has been working hard to promote development in the area, which has lagged behind neighboring Seongdong District, including expanding commercial zones.

In particular, Mayor Kim has received positive evaluations for his efforts to communicate openly and sincerely with both employees and residents.

Baekho, the nominee for President of Seoul Metro Corporation, who passed the Seoul Metropolitan Council hearing

Next, Baek Ho, a graduate of the 33rd Administrative Examination and former deputy mayor, is a transportation expert who served as Director of Urban Transportation under Mayor Oh Se-hoon. He was selected as a candidate for president of the Seoul Transportation Corporation and demonstrated his capability by passing the personnel hearing at the city council.

President-designate Baek returned to Seoul City, having previously served as Director of Lifelong Education and Head of the Waterworks Headquarters. He also served as Director of Urban Transportation during Mayor Oh’s 4th term, having a prior connection as a press officer.

Additionally, Yoon Jong-jang, a graduate of the 37th Administrative Examination and former deputy mayor during the 7th local election, and Park Dae-woo, a graduate of the 1st Local Examination and former deputy mayor, continue to play significant roles.

Former Deputy Mayor Yoon successfully completed his role as head of the Han River Project Headquarters, a key initiative of Mayor Oh, and was promoted to Director of Urban Transportation in January this year.

Former Deputy Mayor Park returned to Seoul City, serving as Director of Financial Planning and Director of Economic Planning, before being promoted to Deputy Mayor of Gangseo District in January this year.

However, on the 18th, following the loss of office by former Mayor Kim Tae-woo due to a Supreme Court ruling, Deputy Mayor Park was appointed Acting Mayor, taking charge of the entire district.

Acting Mayor Park will effectively serve as mayor until the Gangseo District mayoral by-election scheduled for October 11.

A Gwangjin District official said, "It seems that former deputy mayors from Gwangjin District have been taking on major roles one after another since last year. This is a source of pride for Gwangjin District, which has a long-standing tradition."

Main Building of Gwangjin-gu Office Summer View

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