Singer Kang Won-rae Becomes Honorary District Mayor of Mapo-gu

On the 29th, broadcaster ‘Kang Won-rae’ appointed as the second Honorary District Mayor, serving a one-year honorary term

District Mayor Park Kang-su: “Let us work together for a Mapo without impossibilities, inequalities, or inconveniences caused by disabilities”

Mapo-gu (District Mayor Park Kang-su) appointed broadcaster Kang Won-rae as the second Honorary District Mayor of Mapo-gu on the 29th.

The Honorary District Mayor project is designed to incorporate various opinions presented by the honorary mayor while participating in the district’s policy processes, as part of communication policies with residents.

Kang Won-rae, who was active as a dance singer and was diagnosed with a severe disability due to an accident, continues to be actively involved in various fields. In particular, he has been appointed as Honorary District Mayor due to his active cooperation in various disability-related projects in Mapo-gu, such as the disability festival ‘Saram-eul Bora’ and disability awareness improvement education.

On the 29th, Honorary District Mayor Kang Won-rae received his appointment certificate from District Mayor Park Kang-su and received a report on the installation project of exercise facilities for the disabled from the Head of the Disability Accompaniment Division at the district mayor’s office. Then, in the policy meeting room, he reviewed various civil complaints received by the district together with the Sae Mapo Officer, the Audit Officer, and the Policy Communication Office staff, exchanging opinions.

Honorary District Mayor Kang Won-rae stated, “Living with a disability, I have experienced many inconveniences in daily life and have many ideas I want to propose.” He added, “As Honorary District Mayor, I will actively convey these opinions to the district and contribute to developing Mapo into a better place for all residents to live.”

In particular, on this day, Honorary District Mayor Kang Won-rae expressed improvements regarding the use of parking spaces for the disabled, and it is known that the related department responded that they would actively review these suggestions.

Honorary District Mayor Kang Won-rae is expected to serve as an unpaid honorary position until June next year, playing a key role in improving disability awareness and environment, as well as advancing the district’s cultural and artistic development.

District Mayor Park Kang-su said, “Honorary District Mayor Kang Won-rae is a singer who moved South Korea and is living a passionate life despite his disability.” He added, “I ask him to work together as Honorary District Mayor for a ‘Happy Mapo without impossibilities, inequalities, or inconveniences caused by disabilities’ and an ‘Energetic cultural and artistic city Mapo.’”

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