Jung Myunggeun, Mayor of Hwaseong: “Tongl and Rijang Are the Key Leaders Connecting Residents and Administration”

Hwaseong City Holds Capacity Building Training for 225 Newly Appointed Tongl and Rijang Leaders
Only Special City to Introduce “Smart Village Broadcasting” Application
Training Focuses on Leadership and Communication
Strengthening the Bridge Between Administration and Community

Hwaseong Special City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Jung Myunggeun) held the “2026 Tongl and Rijang Capacity Building Training” on the 11th at the Grand Ballroom of Purmir Hotel in Annyeong-dong for 225 newly appointed tongl and rijang neighborhood leaders.

Jung Myung-geun, mayor of Hwaseong Special City, along with village heads and other officials, are taking a commemorative photo on the 11th at the 2026 Hwaseong Special City Village Heads Capacity Building Training. Provided by Hwaseong City

This training was organized to enhance the professional capabilities of tongl and rijang and to remind them of the roles and responsibilities required as community leaders.

The program consisted of special lectures on the role and leadership of tongl and rijang, along with interactive communication and participation activities. Participants reviewed the work carried out in administrative field operations and examined the right mindset needed for local leaders. They also shared ideas for communication and cooperation with residents.

Prior to the training, the city also introduced the main features and usage methods of “Smart Village Broadcasting,” a dedicated village broadcasting application for tongl and rijang.

Smart Village Broadcasting is a mobile broadcasting system that enables tongl and rijang leaders to deliver village news, administrative information, and disaster and safety alerts to residents using their smartphones. Hwaseong City is the only special city operating this system. The city expects it will supplement the limitations of existing broadcasting equipment and allow urgent or important information to be quickly delivered to residents.

Jung Myunggeun, Mayor of Hwaseong Special City, who attended the training, stated, “Tongl and rijang are core leaders in the community, listening to residents' voices and serving as a bridge connecting administration and residents at the closest level.” He added, “To realize the vision for the ninth popularly elected government of 'Greater Happiness for All in Hwaseong,' the role of tongl and rijang is extremely important.”

He continued, “I hope this training helps improve communication skills with residents and contributes to leading the community,” adding, “We will provide active support so that tongl and rijang can serve as solid bridges between residents and the administration.”

Jung Myung-geun, Mayor of Hwaseong Special City, is delivering a greeting at the 2026 Hwaseong Special City Tong-Ri Mayor Capacity Building Training on the 11th. Provided by Hwaseong City

Meanwhile, around 1,000 tongl and rijang currently serve in the 29 administrative districts (eup, myeon, and dong) of Hwaseong Special City. They play a key role in connecting administration and residents by promoting city policies, collecting resident opinions, identifying welfare blind spots, supporting resident registration verification, and energizing community engagement.

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