Mokpo Mayor Park Hong-ryul Begins Communication Efforts with Citizens Through Dialogue...

Mayor Park Hong-ryul Explains Key Policies to Boost Trust in City Administration

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Mokpo City held its first dialogue with citizens this year, officially starting active communication with the public.

According to the city on the 29th, the first day of the '2024 Dialogue with Citizens' was held on the 26th at the Mokpo Arts Wedding Convention. About 300 residents from Yongdang 1-dong, Yongdang 2-dong, Yeon-dong, Samhak-dong, Iro-dong, and Hadang-dong attended the event.

The event began with a pre-ceremony congratulatory performance by the Mokpo City Symphony Orchestra and Choir, followed by an award ceremony for exemplary citizens and an explanation of the direction for this year's city administration. Then, a New Year talk concert was held, providing a platform for communication while listening to citizens' suggestions.

During the dialogue with citizens, various conversations took place, including inconveniences experienced by neighborhood residents and policy proposals regarding city administration.

Mayor Park Hong-ryul is responding to citizens' questions during a dialogue with the public.
[Photo by Mokpo City]

Mayor Park Hong-ryul consistently listened attentively to the residents' stories, empathized with them, and promised to actively work towards solving the problems.

He also instructed city officials present at the site to promptly devise measures for various current issues on the spot.

Notably, during this dialogue with citizens, Mayor Park Hong-ryul personally reported and explained the major policies of Mokpo City for 2024, attracting attention. Citizens who attended the event responded with enthusiastic applause to his easy-to-understand explanations tailored to their level and his passionate demeanor.

Additionally, through the New Year talk, he candidly explained to citizens about the construction of the Korean Najeon Chilgi Museum, a major local issue, and the acquisition of city bus route rights, including the establishment of a Mokpo-style public transportation system, which garnered much understanding and sympathy.

A city official said, “This dialogue with citizens aimed to maximize the points of empathy and communication between the mayor, the head of city administration, and the residents,” and added, “We ask for citizens’ continued interest and participation in the remaining event schedule.”

Meanwhile, the second day of the 2024 Dialogue with Citizens will be held on the 29th at Mokpo Fisheries Cooperative (Sanjeong-dong, Daeseong-dong, Jukgyo-dong, Bukhang-dong, Mokwon-dong, Dongmyeong-dong, Manho-dong, Yudal-dong), and the schedule will conclude with the third day on the 30th at Mokpo General Social Welfare Center Education Hall (Yeonsan-dong, Wonsan-dong, Yonghae-dong), the fourth day on the 31st at Emerald Wedding Hall (Sang-dong, Samhyang-dong, Okam-dong), and the fifth day on the 1st of next month at Shangri-La Beach Hotel (Sinheung-dong, Buhung-dong, Buju-dong).

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