Dongdaemun District Appoints Former Police Officer Oh Youngseung as Public Safety Ombudsman

Dongdaemun District in Seoul announced on July 4 that it had newly appointed Oh Youngseung as a member of the Citizen Grievance Committee (Ombudsman) on July 3 to strengthen the committee's functions.

Oh Youngseung is expected to take the lead in protecting residents' rights and interests over the next four years through the handling of grievance petitions and improvements to administrative systems. Appointed as an expert in the field of public safety, Oh has 32 years of experience working at the National Police Agency and the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.

Lee Pilhyung, Dongdaemun District Mayor (left), is taking a commemorative photo after presenting a certificate of appointment to Oh Youngseung, member of the Citizen Grievance Committee (Ombudsman). Provided by Dongdaemun District Office.

With the addition of Oh Youngseung, the number of ombudsman members in Dongdaemun District has increased to four. The committee now includes Jang Kyungwook, an expert in economics and small business (former research fellow at the Institute for National Security Strategy); Chun Jeonghee, an expert in general administration (former director of the Safety and Living Bureau at Dongdaemun District Office); Kim Sundo, an expert in architecture (architect); and Oh Youngseung, an expert in public safety (former Seoul Seongdong Police Station official). Each member works on a rotating basis from Monday to Thursday according to their area of expertise.

The Dongdaemun District Citizen Grievance Committee is operated in accordance with the "Ordinance on the Establishment and Operation of the Citizen Grievance Committee (Ombudsman) of Dongdaemun District, Seoul." Through the investigation, coordination, and mediation of grievance petitions, the committee helps to alleviate conflicts between administrative agencies and residents and contributes to enhancing mutual trust.

Residents can consult with the ombudsman specializing in the relevant field regarding grievances arising from illegal, unjust, or passive actions by administrative agencies, as well as unreasonable systems. They can also request mediation and resolution of their complaints.

Lee Pilhyung, Mayor of Dongdaemun District, stated, "As grievance petitions are becoming increasingly diverse, I expect that the ombudsman system will help us find solutions. I hope the committee will continue to play a significant role in protecting residents' rights and interests and enhancing trust in administration with a fair and objective perspective."

Meanwhile, Dongdaemun District plans to distribute the "2024 Ombudsman Operation Report," which details last year's ombudsman activities and achievements, to relevant agencies early this month.

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