Mayor Lee Donghwan Holds On-Site Executive Meeting at Ilsan Seo District Office

Seeking Tailored Solutions for Local Issues
Addressing Traffic Congestion, Pedestrian Safety, and Resident Convenience
Highlighting Global Event Successes such as 'GoyangCon' with 750,000 Visitors
Emphasizing Thorough Preparation for ASPAC Goyang Congress and Lake Arts Festival

Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang Special City, held an on-site executive meeting at Ilsan Seo District Office on the 24th to discuss major issues and suggestions of Ilsan Seo District. He emphasized the importance of creative and meticulous preparation for festivals and events, including the UCLG ASPAC Goyang Congress.

Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang Special City, held an on-site executive meeting at Ilsan Seo District Office on the 24th to discuss major issues and proposals of Ilsan Seo District. Provided by Goyang Special City

Mayor Lee began the executive meeting by saying, "We are starting the 2025 district office on-site executive meetings in Ilsan Seo District, which has become a so-called 'hot place' thanks to GoyangCon and various large-scale events." He commended the staff, stating, "Despite the series of large-scale events, we were able to complete them without incidents thanks to the efforts of Ilsan Seo District employees."

He continued, "Since on-site executive meetings are a venue to directly hear and address local issues together, I hope this will be a meaningful time to share the issues and residents' demands of Ilsan Seo District and to discuss practical solutions."

He also congratulated the department that received the Prime Minister's Award at the 21st Korea Local Government Management Awards on the 18th for the 'Goyang Customized Job School' project.

Mayor Lee stated that this award "recognizes the achievement of connecting education and employment and contributing to regional employment revitalization through organic cooperation among businesses, local governments, and employment-related institutions." He emphasized, "Please continue to foster the talent that companies need and create a sustainable virtuous cycle of employment that leads to actual hiring."

Additionally, Mayor Lee spoke about the UCLG ASPAC Goyang Congress, which will be held for three days at KINTEX starting today, as well as various festivals and events taking place this autumn. He said, "Festivals and events are a great opportunity to showcase Goyang's charm to domestic and international visitors," and urged for creative and meticulous preparation.

He particularly stressed, "If an event is fun and memorable, word-of-mouth will naturally spread, becoming powerful publicity in itself. Visitors who come to Goyang after hearing about it will stay and spend money in the area, serving as a catalyst for revitalizing the local economy." He highlighted the 'Festanomics' strategy, which links culture and the economy.

Furthermore, Mayor Lee addressed the recent hacking incidents in the telecommunications and financial sectors, emphasizing that administrative agencies are by no means immune. He urged all staff to strictly adhere to basic security protocols, such as managing personal information and blocking suspicious emails.

Lee Donghwan, mayor of Goyang Special City, held an on-site executive meeting at Ilsan Seo District Office on the 24th to discuss major issues and suggestions of Ilsan Seo District. Provided by Goyang Special City

He especially noted, "A small lapse in security can lead to major incidents, so prevention before an incident occurs is more important than responding after the fact." He asked everyone to pay special attention to security throughout all work processes to ensure safe digital administration.

After receiving reports on issues and suggestions from each department and neighborhood in Ilsan Seo District, Mayor Lee engaged in close discussions on key topics such as the safety of aging government buildings, pedestrian safety, alleviating traffic congestion, and improving resident convenience.

Finally, Mayor Lee said, "The health of public officials can affect citizens as well," and asked staff to maintain a healthy work environment so that everyone can perform their duties in optimal condition, especially during the change of seasons.

Meanwhile, during the executive meeting, the progress of the 2025 Goyang Lake Arts Festival was reviewed, including the event program, safety management measures, and promotional plans.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.