Interior Ministry: "Preparing for Stable Launch of 9th Popularly Elected Local Governments... Focus on Livelihood and Safety Management"

Video Conference with Vice Mayors and Vice Governors Presided Over by Vice Minister
Thorough Preparations for the Launch of New Local Governments on July 1
Supporting Economic Revitalization Through Supplementary Budget Formulation and Execution

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety held a video conference with vice-mayors and vice-governors from cities and provinces on the 4th to ensure a stable launch of the new local governments on July 1.

Kim Minjae, Vice Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, is delivering opening remarks while presiding over the "9th Nationwide Simultaneous Local Elections Deputy Mayors Video Conference for Local Administration Stabilization" held on the afternoon of the 4th at the Government Seoul Office in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Provided by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety

This meeting, presided over by Kim Minjae, Vice Minister of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, was organized to support the successful launch of the 9th popularly elected local governments and to call for leading roles from local governments in thorough management of public livelihood and safety.

First, local governments were asked to actively support the establishment and operation of transition committees to prevent any administrative vacuum, and to manage their organizations to ensure that there are no cases of appointments made for popularity or reckless budget execution that could undermine public service discipline at the end of the term.

They were also urged to actively push forward major local policies and long-standing projects for residents, which had been delayed due to the elections. The ministry requested that they actively support revitalizing the local economy through the swift formulation and execution of supplementary budgets.

Kim also asked for the establishment of disaster and safety management systems for the summer season. He requested that illegal facilities along rivers and valleys be cleared by the end of this month, and that robust response systems be established to prepare for heat waves and heavy rainfall, including the operation of cooling shelters.

In addition, he called for early resolution of local conflicts and competitive atmospheres following the elections and for the foundation of harmony to be laid. He emphasized that public officials should take the lead in strengthening communication with residents and play a pioneering role in promoting community integration.

Vice Minister Kim stated, "Public expectations and interest in the launch of the 9th popularly elected local governments are higher than ever," adding, "I ask that you take responsibility and fulfill your roles in addressing local livelihood issues and safety management during the remaining month until the new governments are launched."

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