Gwangju Dong-gu Declares 'Humanities City' as Top Policy of the Year

Best 7 District Achievements in Dong-gu Selected: Residents of Small Rooms, Book Library, and More

Exterior view of Gwangju Donggu District Office.

Gwangju Dong-gu (District Mayor Lim Taek) has finalized the selection of the "District Administration Best 7" outstanding policies that have shined in the district this year.

According to the district on the 27th, this year's "District Administration Best 7" was determined through an internal review of 31 projects recommended by each department, narrowing them down to 17 in the first round, and then finalizing the selection through evaluations by a resident panel consisting of 120 members, including Dong-gu Council members and local residents.

The top policy that represented Dong-gu this year was the proclamation of the new city brand, "Humanities City Gwangju Dong-gu."

In July, Dong-gu announced its city brand vision, which embodies the district’s unique identity and future vision based on six years of experience in developing a humanities city. The district has been promoting specialized policies with "Value of Life and Happiness" as its primary slogan.

Dong-gu plans to further solidify the status of Humanities City Gwangju Dong-gu, especially following writer Han Kang's Nobel Prize in Literature win.

Other outstanding policies selected include: ▲"Rooms with Light! Support Project for Residents of Small Room Housing" ▲"Nation’s First! Early Intervention Service Design for Developmental Disabilities in Infants and Toddlers" ▲"If Young People Come, It Works. Comprehensive Youth Support" ▲"Chaekjeongwon: Operation of Dong-gu Public Libraries" ▲"The 21st Gwangju Chumang Festival: A Grand Festival Created by Citizens’ Passion and Nostalgia" ▲"Healing Walks to Feel Nature Underfoot Throughout the City: Creation of Barefoot Walking Trails," and more.

Lim Taek, Mayor of Dong-gu, stated, "The 'District Administration Best 7' selected directly by residents for the major policies promoted this year will not only serve to publicize district administration but also strengthen communication with residents and drive innovative governance," adding, "We will continue to discover and promote various specialized projects unique to Dong-gu that residents can truly experience."

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