Shin Sujung, Gwangju Buk-gu Mayor-elect, Officially Launches 'Udeumbukgu' Transition Committee

15 Members Including Chair Cho Hokwon

Four Main Divisions Launched; Roadmap for Election Pledges Prepared

Shin Sujung, the newly elected mayor of Gwangju Buk-gu, has officially launched the Resident Sovereignty City Udeumbukgu Preparation Committee, marking the start of laying out the blueprint for the 9th popularly elected administration. The transition committee will focus on four main divisions to develop a roadmap for fulfilling election pledges and has decided to swiftly establish a Special Committee for the Prevention of Flood-Prone Areas to prioritize residents' safety measures.

Soojung Shin, elected mayor of Buk-gu, Gwangju from the Democratic Party of Korea, is leading the launch ceremony of the Residents' Sovereignty City Excellence Buk-gu Preparatory Committee held on the 9th at the office in Yongbong-dong, Buk-gu, Gwangju. [Provided by the office of elected Soo-jung Shin]

According to Shin’s office, the launching and plaque unveiling ceremony for the "Resident Sovereignty City Udeumbukgu Preparation Committee"—the transition committee for the 9th popularly elected administration—was held on June 9 at the office located in Buk-gu, Gwangju.

The launching ceremony was attended by Shin Sujung and a total of 15 transition committee members. Cho Hokwon, former chairperson of the Gwangju Metropolitan Council, was appointed as transition committee chair, and Lee Yeon, former director at Gwangju City, was appointed as vice chair.

The transition committee is organized into four divisions: Sovereignty Planning, Safety & Economy, Culture & Ecology, and Health & Welfare. Each division will focus on resident sovereignty administration, the local economy and urban safety, culture and environmental policy, as well as integrated care and health and welfare delivery systems through July 17. The committee will also review the Buk-gu Office’s organizational structure and budget, examine key issues, prepare a roadmap for the implementation of election pledges, and select priority tasks for the first 100 days of the new administration.

Notably, the transition committee has decided to expedite the formation of the "Special Committee for the Prevention of Flood-Prone Areas in Buk-gu" upon launch. The committee will work closely with relevant agencies in the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Metropolitan City and central government departments to conduct a thorough analysis of the causes of frequent flooding in the Shinangyo and Seobangcheon areas. They will also develop structural measures such as improving river and sewer systems and installing stormwater retention facilities. In addition, comprehensive plans will be considered for setting up a flood warning prevention system, updating disaster response manuals, and securing national and city funds.

Shin Sujung stated, "The launch of the Resident Sovereignty City Udeumbukgu Preparation Committee is a firm declaration that the direction of the 9th administration will be wholly centered on resident sovereignty," adding, "In the era of administrative integration between Jeonnam and Gwangju, we will establish Buk-gu’s status anew and, from the transition stage, thoroughly address the transformation of Gwangju Station and the original downtown, the recovery of the local economy, expansion of opportunities for young people, and welfare and safety tasks."

Shin also emphasized, "Safety is the first and foremost responsibility of the district mayor and can never be postponed after taking office," and pledged, "Through the Special Committee for the Prevention of Flood-Prone Areas, we will quickly implement effective measures to protect the lives and property of our residents."

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