Goyang City Holds September Employee Communication and Empathy Day... Special Lecture by Author Kim Yeonsu

Mayor Lee Donghwan Urges Caution for Autumn Festival Safety
and Thorough Preparation for the 10th UCLG ASPAC Goyang Congress

Goyang Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Donghwan) announced on the 19th that it held the "Employee Communication and Empathy Day in September 2025" for all employees at the City Hall Cultural Center.

Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang Special City, is holding the "Employee Communication and Empathy Day in September 2025" for all employees at the City Hall Cultural Center on the 19th. Provided by Goyang Special City

This event featured a special lecture on the theme of "Writing That Changes Lives," with novelist and poet Kim Yeonsu invited as the guest speaker.

Kim Yeonsu has authored numerous works, including the novel "Such an Ordinary Future" and the essay collection "Sentences of Youth." He has also received several awards, including the 33rd Yi Sang Literary Award and the 7th Hwang Sunwon Literary Award.

During the lecture, Kim Yeonsu shared experiences from over 30 years as a novelist, emphasizing, "A novel is about developing the utility of writing into a story, and through stories, we can gain a new perspective on the world." He also introduced his short story "Snowfall at Samilpo" and works by poet Baek Seok, conveying the value and utility that writing can bring to life, which resonated strongly with the employees.

An employee who attended the lecture commented, "It was a valuable time to learn about the value of writing through the author's life and various works. Even now, I would like to take up writing as a hobby, discover the meaning of life, and embark on a new journey."

Meanwhile, in his opening remarks, Mayor Lee Donghwan highlighted the importance of safety, stating, "As this is a great season for activities, many festivals and events are scheduled, including the Goyang Autumn Flower Festival and the Lake Arts Festival. I urge the relevant departments to take special care in preparing for these events to prevent any safety accidents, making safety the top priority."

He also shared his recent visit to NewN AI, which became the third company in Goyang to be listed on KOSDAQ, and remarked, "The growth of this company aligns with Goyang's vision for fostering businesses. We will continue to create a business-friendly infrastructure that helps various companies take root stably in their early stages and boldly leap forward as they grow."

Additionally, he shared experiences from his recent overseas business trip, noting how creatively repurposed abandoned spaces in London, United Kingdom, are revitalizing the economy, and how global companies at the IFA Berlin International Consumer Electronics Fair in Germany are preparing for the future market through innovation.

Finally, he requested the active cooperation of all employees for the successful hosting of the "10th UCLG ASPAC Goyang Congress," which opens next week.

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