Three Outstanding Public Officials Selected for 'Proactive Administration' in Dong-gu, Gwangju

Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, announced on the 10th that it has finally selected three cases, including "Improving residents' life satisfaction by creating an obstacle-free and pleasant street environment," as excellent cases of proactive administration in the first half of this year, and selected three meritorious employees who carried out the corresponding tasks as excellent public officials in proactive administration.

The honor of the grand prize for proactive administration went to Lee Seung-il, an administrative officer of the Urban Regeneration Division.

Officer Lee collected residents' opinions and actively negotiated with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to additionally reflect 41 neglected alleys excluded from the existing project plan due to aging into the project plan, thereby enhancing the completeness of the project implementation.

In addition, through the undergrounding project of Dongmyeong-dong Cafe Street, he contributed not only to improving the street landscape and pedestrian environment but also to revitalizing the surrounding commercial district and improving residents' quality of life.

The excellence award was given to Park Seung-bae, a manager of the Global Festival Promotion Team.

Manager Park was recognized for his contribution to the Chungjang Festival receiving the Pinnacle Award from the World Festival Association and the Korea Festival Content Grand Prize.

To successfully hold the 20th Gwangju Nostalgic Chungjang Festival, which marks its coming of age this year, he has organized an unprecedentedly competent domestic and international directing team and is making every effort to cooperate actively with related organizations to promote high-quality content and a well-completed festival.

The encouragement award was given to Jang Kyung-hee, a manager of the Women and Children Division, who carried out differentiated self-reliance support work for children discharged from facilities.

Manager Jang matched 22 self-reliance support mentors to 24 children and formed a sponsorship group including Jeungsimsa Temple, Sowonjeongsa Temple, and Korea Racing Authority to discover and promote various programs such as emotional support and employment competency enhancement.

She also contributed to establishing a support system by operating regular case meetings and publishing work manuals.

Dong-gu plans to give additional points and incentives for achievements to the three selected excellent public officials and provide prize money to their respective departments to eradicate passive administration in the public service and establish a creative and proactive public service culture.

In addition, Dong-gu intends to spread the selected proactive administration cases not only within Dong-gu but also to other local governments to contribute to the expansion of proactive administration.

Im Taek, Mayor of Dong-gu, said, "Unlike before, the public service society now requires a creative and innovative sense of mission that breaks away from existing systems or precedents," adding, "We will do our best to realize the public good through the establishment of a proactive administrative culture and ultimately improve the quality of life for residents."

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