Gokseong County Governor Cho Sangrae to Hold 'Dialogue with Residents' Until the 11th

Touring 11 Towns and Townships Since the 28th of Last Month
"Implementing On-Site Administration... A Valuable Time for Communication with Residents"

Joesangrae, the governor of Gokseong County, is presiding over the "2025 Dialogue with County Residents" at Osan Township Office at 10 a.m. on the 28th of last month. Provided by Gokseong County

Gokseong County, South Jeolla Province (Governor Cho Sangrae), announced on the 4th that it is holding a "Dialogue with Residents" tour, visiting 11 towns and townships over a 12-day period from the 28th of last month to the 11th of this month.

This event aims to listen to residents' suggestions and inconveniences, share the county's achievements and vision, and further strengthen communication between the governor and the residents.

At the first Dialogue with Residents, held at the Osan Township Office on the 28th of last month, the head of administrative support gave a brief report on last year's achievements and this year's direction, followed by a session to hear and address residents' suggestions and concerns.

The 2025 county administration includes a variety of policies to overcome the risk of regional extinction and revitalize the area. Key policies include the creation of a Regional Vitality Town, the establishment of Doraoji Village, and the expansion of the Rustic Town Advancement Project, all aiming to boost the local economy and attract young people. Additionally, the county plans to strengthen practical support for youth through projects such as Youth Housing Town and Youth Startup Support.

Plans for future growth industries were also announced. By establishing a pumped-storage power plant, formulating a Detox Therapy Convergence Industry Promotion Plan, and creating smart farm hubs, the county will lay the foundation for regional growth. Ecotourism will be promoted through the creation of the Gokseong-style Ecological Riverside Garden and the Samindong Urban Forest Park. Furthermore, the "Gokseong is a Garden" project and the Gokseongcheon Mulbit Garden will expand tourism resources, making Gokseong a place everyone wants to visit and stay.

Gokseong County is also pursuing new projects that link sports and cultural heritage. Sports infrastructure will be expanded with the construction of a 36-hole park golf course and a bowling alley. Programs utilizing cultural heritage are also being planned, such as making the site of the 200th anniversary of the Catholic Jeonghae Persecution a pilgrimage hub and holding temple music concerts at traditional temples.

The county is implementing various policies to improve residents' welfare. By establishing a basic income support system, the county will expand practical welfare measures such as providing livelihood support funds and preparing for free public transportation for all residents. Customized welfare services will also be provided, such as expanding the operation of filial piety taxis and running market day helpers for the elderly. In addition, new administrative initiatives will be promoted, including the operation of "Baro Phone," expanding the "Exceptionally Good Day" program to twice a month, and building the AI-based smart village archive "Ondam (on談)."

Main suggestions from residents included the maintenance of agricultural infrastructure and the renovation of village halls, reflecting the issues residents experience in their daily lives and delivering them vividly to the administration.

The opinions collected will be reviewed from various perspectives?necessity, urgency, and feasibility?by the relevant departments and actively reflected in county administration to build consensus with residents and increase satisfaction with county policies.

Governor Cho Sangrae said, "Through this dialogue with residents, we were able to communicate more deeply with the community, and it was a valuable time to listen to their opinions and seek solutions together. I will do my best to stay close to the residents and look further ahead for Gokseong's development so that everyone can feel Gokseong becoming new every day and look forward to tomorrow."

Meanwhile, the "2025 Dialogue with Residents," which began on the 28th of last month in Osan-myeon and Gyeom-myeon, will be held in 11 towns and townships: Ogok-myeon and Godal-myeon on the 5th, Okgwa-myeon and Ip-myeon on the 6th, Moksadong-myeon and Jukgok-myeon on the 7th, Gokseong-eup on the 10th, and Seokgok-myeon and Samgi-myeon on the 11th.

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