Communicative County Administration: Yeongdeok Governor Kim Kwangyeol Holds 'Dialogue with Residents' Ahead of Chuseok

Continuing Tangible Achievements and Vision That Residents Can Truly Feel

Kim Kwangyeol, Governor of Yeongdeok County in North Gyeongsang Province, spent time engaging with residents from September 23 to 26, ahead of Chuseok, Korea's major traditional holiday. He toured nine towns and townships within the county to share his vision for county administration and listen to the opinions of residents.

Kim Kwangyeol, Yeongdeok County Governor (right), shared his vision through a "Dialogue with Residents" before Chuseok. Provided by Yeongdeok County

During this period, Governor Kim held town hall meetings in sequence, starting with Byeonggok-myeon, followed by Namjeong-myeon, Ganggu-myeon, Yeongdeok-eup, Jipum-myeon, Chuksan-myeon, Dalsan-myeon, Yeonghae-myeon, and Changsu-myeon. At each meeting, local institution and organization leaders, as well as residents, attended to discuss the current status of county administration and participate in Q&A sessions.

The meetings included explanations of the main achievements and vision of the 8th popularly elected administration. Residents shared various opinions on daily inconveniences and suggestions for regional development. Yeongdeok County plans to actively reflect the collected opinions and suggestions in county administration after consulting with relevant departments.

In particular, Governor Kim took this opportunity to comfort those affected by the wildfire that occurred in North Gyeongsang Province at the end of March and discussed various measures to address their difficulties and improve inconveniences.

Governor Kim emphasized, "Since taking office as the 8th popularly elected governor, I have prioritized communication with residents above all else, and as a result of engaging with residents in various places, we have been able to achieve these outcomes. I will not lose sight of the principle that residents are at the center of county administration. Moving forward, I will continue to keep my eyes and ears open in the field, ensuring that we deliver tangible results that residents can truly feel."

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