Namhae Mayor-elect Ryu Kyungwan Holds First On-site Dialogue with Sangju-myeon Residents

Attending Sangju-myeon Residents’ Council Talk Concert
Listening to Local Issues on Population, Youth Policies, and Living Infrastructure

Ryu Kyungwan, the 47th elected mayor of Namhae County, met with residents of Sangju-myeon to discuss local issues and the direction of county administration.

The Sangju-myeon Residents' Council in Namhae County, Gyeongsangnam-do, announced on the 22nd that it held a talk concert titled "Listening to Sangju, Talking about the Future" at the Sangju-myeon Comprehensive Welfare Center.

More than 100 residents, including Ryu Kyungwan, as well as local youth, farmers and fishermen, small business owners, parents, and seniors attended the event.

[Photo provided by Namhae County] Ryu Kyungwan, the 47th elected mayor of Namhae County, is attending the "Listening to Sangju, Talking about the Future" talk concert held at the Sangju-myeon Comprehensive Welfare Center, exchanging opinions with residents about local issues and the direction of county administration.

The main agenda items discussed at the talk concert included establishing a self-sustaining city with a population of 50,000, supporting youth settlement, creating safe school routes for children, building a park golf course, pledges related to railways, and utilizing idle facilities at the former National Park Office.

Residents presented various opinions on inconveniences they face in daily life and ideas for local development. After listening to the residents' input, Ryu Kyungwan explained his position on key issues and outlined the future direction of county administration.

Ryu Kyungwan expressed his intention to "continue communication with the community to actively reflect residents' diverse opinions in county administration."

This event, organized by the Sangju-myeon Residents' Council, provided an opportunity for both residents and the mayor-elect to share local issues and exchange views in a time of dialogue.

Having a face-to-face discussion with residents about local issues is meaningful in itself. However, what residents expect is not just 'listening' but 'action.'

What matters more is how the opinions raised that day—such as population issues, youth policies, and the expansion of living infrastructure—will actually be reflected in county administration. When communication leads to real policies and outcomes, rather than remaining a one-time event, residents' trust will also increase.

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