Dongjak District to Open 'Open Mayor’s Office' on the 21st

Meet the Mayor Without a Reservation
Every Tuesday and Thursday, 1–3 p.m.

Dongjak District in Seoul (Mayor Samyoung Ryu) will launch the 'Open Mayor’s Office,' a program where the mayor and residents can meet and communicate directly, starting from July 21.

This move puts into practice Mayor Samyoung Ryu’s pledge in his inauguration speech for the 9th popularly elected administration on July 1, in which he stated, "We will lower the barrier to accessing the district office and operate an Open Mayor’s Office on the first floor."

Samyoung Ryu, Mayor of Dongjak District. Provided by Dongjak District.

The Open Mayor’s Office will be located near the main entrance on the first floor of the Dongjak District Office. 'Conversation Days,' where residents can meet with the mayor face-to-face, will take place every Tuesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Any resident can speak with the mayor without a reservation, and, depending on the issues discussed, relevant department staff may also participate in the meeting.

However, issues such as those currently subject to administrative appeals, administrative litigation, or other legal remedies; or those related to private legal disputes, which fall under exceptions for administrative complaint handling, are excluded from consultation. The operating schedule may be adjusted depending on district government circumstances.

Aside from 'Conversation Days,' the Open Mayor’s Office will be open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Full-time staff will assist residents who wish to meet with the mayor, manage aftercare work such as reviewing and addressing issues raised during meetings, and maintain management records. For other inquiries, please contact the Audit Department of Dongjak District Office (02-820-1035, 1027).

Mayor Samyoung Ryu commented, "We have established the Open Mayor’s Office to lower the barriers to the district office and foster closer dialogue with residents," adding, "Please feel free to visit at any time to share your opinions. We will consider your input together and faithfully reflect it in district policies to bring about real change."

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