Mayor Kim Donggeun: "Enhancing Cooperation and Execution to Create a Safe and Pleasant City for Living"

Uijeongbu City Holds "October Neighborhood Leaders Policy Communication Tea Time"

On October 15, Uijeongbu City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Kim Donggeun) held the "October Neighborhood Leaders Policy Communication Tea Time" at the City Hall Hoeryong Hall, attended by more than 30 people, including the mayor, the vice mayor, the Director of Administration and Safety, neighborhood leaders from each district, and related department heads.

Mayor Kim Donggeun is holding the "October Neighborhood Leaders Policy Communication Tea Time" at the City Hall Hoeryong Hall on the 15th. Photo by Uijeongbu City

During the meeting, a total of 16 proposals across four areas were discussed: ▲improving transportation and pedestrian environments, ▲expanding parks and rest areas, ▲creating green and healing spaces, and ▲supporting culture and welfare.

In particular, the meeting focused on proposals aimed at creating a safer and more pleasant urban environment, such as improving the pedestrian environment on the school route in front of Hoam Elementary School (Howon 1-dong) and addressing inconveniences related to shared personal mobility devices (Shingok 2-dong).

Additionally, the participants discussed plans for green and healing spaces that residents can directly experience, such as creating the Metasequoia Premium Road (Howon 2-dong) and improving facilities at the Station Neighborhood Park (Uijeongbu 1-dong).

Furthermore, the city shared key municipal issues, such as the "World Youth Innovation Forum 2025 (Y-World Inno-Forum)" (Corporate Investment Promotion Division) and the "54th Citizens' Day Commemorative Sports Event" (Sports Division), and requested active cooperation from each district.

In the "Issue & Review" segment, attendees watched a sketch video of the "Taejo & Taejong Uijeongbu Royal Procession" from the Hoeryong Cultural Festival. Through a performance symbolically depicting the conflict and reconciliation between the two kings, participants reflected on the historical significance and identity of Uijeongbu. The event was highly praised as a local cultural content that harmonizes tradition and modernity, receiving strong support from citizens.

Mayor Kim Donggeun stated, "The Neighborhood Leaders Policy Communication Tea Time is an opportunity for neighborhood leaders and department heads to come together, discuss current issues, and collaborate to find practical solutions to problems experienced in the field. By breaking down barriers between departments and strengthening cooperation and execution on local issues, we will realize administration that citizens can truly feel."

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