Min Kyung-sun Holds Meeting with Goyang Arts Federation: "Let Cultural and Artistic Activities Flourish Among Citizens"

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Min Kyung-sun, candidate for Mayor of Goyang City (Democratic Party of Korea), has embarked on a field-oriented cultural policy initiative aimed at guaranteeing the autonomy of arts and culture in Goyang City and providing practical protection for the rights and interests of artists.

Candidate Min Kyung-sun held a policy meeting with Yoo Yang-soo, president of the Goyang City Federation of Arts and Culture Organizations (hereafter Goyang Yechong), and heads of various divisions of each organization on the morning of the 18th at her election office in Ilsandong-gu. Photo by Candidate Min Kyung-sun

On the morning of May 18, Candidate Min Kyung-sun held a policy meeting with Yoo Yang-soo, President of the Goyang City Federation of Arts and Culture Organizations (hereafter Goyang Arts Federation), and the heads of each department at the campaign office in Ilsandong-gu.

The meeting was organized to improve the poor creative environment for artists in Goyang and to foster a cultural and artistic ecosystem that citizens can experience in their daily lives.

In his opening remarks, Candidate Min stated, "There have been numerous instances in which local artists were exploited as political tools," and emphasized, "After assuming office as mayor, I will completely eradicate these outdated practices, fully trust in the autonomy of cultural and artistic organizations, and provide strong support for creative activities."

During the meeting, Yoo Yang-soo, President of the Goyang Arts Federation, and the department heads officially proposed three core policies to Candidate Min: protecting artists' rights, nurturing future generations, and enhancing the quality of life for 1.08 million Goyang citizens.

The key proposal is the establishment and operation of the multi-purpose creative hub 'Goyang Arts Center.' This vision goes beyond a simple exhibition or performance venue, aiming to utilize the space as a complex facility that combines personal studios for artists, shared spaces, and the functions of an 'Artist Welfare Support Center.'

They also requested the creation of sustainable, artist-tailored jobs, as well as free rental of cultural infrastructure such as Aram and Eoullimnuri.

Candidate Min Kyung-sun expressed strong agreement with the Goyang Arts Federation's proposals and showed his willingness to incorporate them into city administration.

Candidate Min added, "I will shift the paradigm away from government-driven administration so that cultural and artistic activities can breathe and flourish in the closest proximity to citizens' lives."

He continued, "To ensure these efforts are not limited to one-off events, we will institutionalize quarterly 'town hall meetings' not only with the Goyang Arts Federation but also with various occupational groups in the cultural and arts sector. I promise to establish a cyclical communication structure in which voices from the field are reflected in budgets and policies, and the outcomes of implementation are evaluated and fed back into the process."

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