Kim Kyung-ho, Gwangjin-gu Mayor, Reviews 2023 Field-Centered Communication Administration Achievements

Field-Oriented Communication Administration, Establishment of Dong Area Responsibility System, Communication Budget Planning and Operation
Accelerating Balanced Urban Development through Expansion of Commercial Areas, Enhancing Resident Convenience by Improving Traffic Environment
Ensuring Residents' Health and Happiness through Public SOC, Welfare Sector, and Regional Economic Vitality

Kim Kyung-ho, the mayor of Gwangjin District, is giving high fives to merchants before having a conversation to revive the alley economy.

Kim Kyung-ho, the mayor of Gwangjin District Office, worked hard throughout the year for a "Happy Gwangjin that grows through communication."

"Communication" is the core value of district administration under Mayor Kim Kyung-ho's 8th term. Adding to this the balanced development and public SOC (Social Overhead Capital) development-centered "urban development," as well as win-win welfare and economic vitality-centered "resident happiness," completes the district's vision.

This year, the district leapt high like a rabbit. Focusing on field-centered open administration, it held 26 school communication sessions, 59 neighborhood communication sessions, and 16 civil complaint site communications to listen to residents' suggestions and inconveniences.

The "Dong Area Responsibility System," implemented from March this year to carry out swift and proactive administration, has been fully established. By continuously patrolling 150 locations across 36 areas such as waste management, school routes, and parks, complaints were proactively resolved. The district allocated a communication budget reflecting residents' demands and voices, dedicating 9.6 billion KRW to 66 projects including senior centers environment improvement, street tree replacement, and district office maintenance.

The foundation for balanced urban development was laid. Through changes in district unit plans, commercial areas of approximately 54,000㎡ and quasi-residential areas of about 30,000㎡ were expanded around Gunja Station, Dongil-ro district, and Junggok Station, enabling accelerated urban development such as high-density mixed-use development centered on station areas.

To jointly respond to the undergrounding of the above-ground section of Subway Line 2, efforts were combined with Seongdong and Songpa districts. Efforts were also made to improve traffic environments, including traffic environment improvement at Jayang Intersection, the creation of a U-turn lane at the Health Administration Town, and the establishment of yellow safe school zones.

Remarkable achievements were made in public SOC development and urban landscape improvement closely related to residents' lives. The Lifelong Learning Center, Jayang Senior Welfare Center, and Comprehensive Support Center for the Sewing Industry were opened. Additionally, conveniences and safety were enhanced by creating a temporary parking lot with 184 spaces on the KEPCO site in Junggok-dong, cleaning up 19 street vendor spots around Gangbyeon Station, and establishing two barefoot walking trails.

The district also cared for neighbors in difficulty. It identified and supported 208 at-risk households outside the formal system and established a four-year plan for disability welfare covering 39 projects in five areas to promote self-reliance support. An ordinance for meal support was enacted to build a tight safety net ensuring no one skips meals due to economic hardship.

Specialized traditional market festivals and the creation of over 6,000 public jobs were smoothly promoted, playing a vital role as a catalyst to revitalize the stagnant local economy.

Moreover, despite financial difficulties, the district made every effort to attract external funds, securing 17.2 billion KRW in special grants from Seoul City, 4.8 billion KRW in special grants from the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, 19.4 billion KRW from competitive projects, and 67.6 billion KRW from Seoul City budgets, leading to various significant changes.

Kim Kyung-ho, the mayor of Gwangjin District, is cleaning up after organizing street vendors.

After relentless efforts this year, the district was recognized for achievements in 46 categories, including first place in the alcohol harm prevention project, selection as the first case of government innovation, and receiving the Senior Welfare Award.

Kim Kyung-ho, mayor of Gwangjin District, said, "First of all, I want to express my gratitude to the staff who worked hard throughout the year. We tried to get closer to residents by visiting various sites for communication administration. Next year, I will do my best to create a happy Gwangjin for all residents through steady communication administration without losing the initial intention."

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