Yang Bunam Holds Legislative Report Meeting Reflecting Residents' Voices

Discussion on Practical Local Issues and National Urban Park Designation
"Doing Our Best for a Better Seo-gu and a Happier Gwangju"

Yang Bunam, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, is taking a commemorative photo with attending residents after concluding a legislative report meeting in Geumho 1-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju. Photo by Yang Bunam's office

Assemblyman Yang Bunam of the Democratic Party of Korea (representing Seo-gu, Gwangju) recently held a legislative report meeting that has been praised as a platform for in-depth discussion and communication regarding local issues. The meeting went beyond a simple policy report, addressing residents' practical demands for improvements in daily convenience, environmental enhancement, youth spaces, and safety concerns.

Local residents emphasized the urgent need to expand convenience facilities within the May 18th History Park and to remodel the aging administrative welfare center. There was also strong interest in designating Jungang Neighborhood Park as a national urban park, with calls for expanding the park-which serves 200,000 citizens-and for a smooth designation process.

The necessity of expanding spaces for young people was also raised. Suggestions were made to convert vacant stores and spaces into areas for youth entrepreneurship and to foster a startup ecosystem.

Addressing transportation and safety issues was another major topic. Discussions included the demolition of the pedestrian overpass in front of Woosung 1st Apartment, resolving parking shortages in the Hwajeong 4-dong food alley, and securing safe passageways around the Youth Culture Center.

In particular, residents affected by subway construction strongly demanded the enactment of a compensation ordinance at the Gwangju city level. Additional proposals included creating distinctive children's parks, introducing AI experience programs, and establishing a park golf course near Seochang Bridge.

Starting with Sangmu 2-dong on August 16, the legislative report meetings were held in six districts, including Sangmu 2-dong, Geumho-dong, Hwajeong-dong, and Seochang-dong, and concluded successfully thanks to the active participation of residents.

On September 2, Assemblyman Yang stated, "My top priority is to resolve everyday inconveniences and local issues. The National Assembly and local governments will work together to develop practical solutions," adding, "I will continue to meet and communicate frequently with residents and do my utmost to create a better Seo-gu and a happier Gwangju."

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