Jung Munheon, Jongno District Mayor, "Will Present a Concrete and Realistic Jongno Modern"

In 2024, we will present a more concrete and realized Jongno Modern

We aim to lead qualitative change through the three major principles of openness, rationality, and innovation, and the power of acceptance and transformation

We plan to implement a more three-dimensional future city plan through cultural convergence and eco-friendly smart innovation

2024 New Year's Address by Jung Moon-heon, Mayor of Jongno District

Hello, the hopeful year of Gapjin (甲辰) has dawned.

Just as a soaring dragon gains clouds,

I hope you start 2024 with vigorous energy.

Many residents wish that “this year will be a year of relief.”

I understand this earnest hope encapsulated in one sentence better than anyone.

Although we have just passed through the long tunnel of COVID-19,

due to unstable security situations, high interest rates, high prices, and high exchange rates?the 3 highs?

domestic and international uncertainties are expected to continue,

but I believe in our unique resilience that has overcome countless crises.

As always, though difficult, we will get through wisely.

We must change to survive. We must change to overcome.

Starting with the inaugural year of ‘Jongno Modern’ last year,

a new wave of change has begun throughout Jongno.

In the ‘2023 Government Joint Evaluation’ led by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety,

we earned the highest grade S in Seoul,

recognizing our administrative capabilities,

and in the ‘Korea Service Quality Index Administrative Service Sector,’

we were ranked first among 25 autonomous districts in Seoul,

proving the excellence of administrative services felt by residents.

Recently, we were recognized for the advanced modernization of

intelligent services optimized throughout the city,

and obtained the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s ‘Smart City Certification.’

The evaluation is rigorous, and failing several times is common,

but we achieved excellent results with the highest score on our first application.

Over the past year, the foundation has been solidly laid.

2024 will be the second year of ‘Jongno Modern,’

a year to present a more concrete and realized Jongno Modern.

Within our unique identity, we will lead qualitative change

through the three major principles of openness, rationality, and innovation,

and the power of acceptance and transformation.

We will establish our own cultural competitiveness through cultural convergence,

and implement a more three-dimensional future city plan through eco-friendly smart innovation,

creating a coexistence and co-prosperity Jongno where everyone lives well together.

In all initiatives and progress,

the highest priority is the residents.

Each resident’s voice

will be the energy and nourishment that grows the core of Jongno Modern into a mighty root.

We will wisely fill each day of Jongno Modern,

where people connect with people and everyone is linked to Jongno.

I pray that this year will be like a dragon gaining clouds, full of good energy?

Yongyeodeugun (龍如得雲).

May 2024 be a year filled with health and happiness.

Happy New Year.

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