Jung-gu, Seoul Seeks Residents Who Have Lived in the District for Over 60 Years as "Jung-gu Natives"

Applications accepted until October 24
Expanded recognition and support for long-term residents

Jung-gu District of Seoul (District Mayor Kim Gilseong) is recruiting lifelong residents who have lived in Jung-gu for over 60 years.

The district is seeking to discover "Jung-gu Natives" among residents who have maintained their registered address in Jung-gu since before January 1, 1966, and continue to reside there to this day. As Jung-gu has been at the heart of Seoul for 600 years, the district is undertaking this recruitment to honor long-standing residents and document their lives as part of the region's rich history.

Seoul Jung-gu Office building. Provided by Jung-gu.

Eligible applicants are those who have had their address in Jung-gu and have lived there since before January 1, 1966. Even those who temporarily lived elsewhere due to unavoidable circumstances, such as redevelopment, may apply. Applicants must fill out the application form with their basic personal information, family achievements, initial settlement area, and memories related to Jung-gu, and submit it to their local community center by October 24. After in-depth interviews and document verification, the final selection will be announced at the end of November.

Residents selected as "Jung-gu Natives" will receive a certificate of recognition from the district, along with various benefits in accordance with the "Ordinance on Respect and Support for Jung-gu Natives of Seoul Metropolitan City" established last year. Key support includes free provision of volume-based waste disposal bags, a 50% reduction in fees for six types of certificate issuances, and a 50% discount on public parking lot fees.

Jung-gu has been running the native resident discovery project since 1999, and as of last year, a total of 264 people have been selected. Centered around the "Jung-gu Natives Association" (President Jeong Donggi), these residents actively participate in discovering and preserving the region’s traditional culture.

Kim Gilseong, Mayor of Jung-gu District, stated, "The stories of residents who have called Jung-gu home for over 60 years are a valuable asset," adding, "We will continue to respect their lives and pursue thoughtful policies that help preserve our history and culture."

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