Dongjak District to Develop '2027 Main Work Plan' with First-Ever Citizen Participation Procedure

Applications Accepted on District Website from September 8 to 17

On September 4, Dongjak District in Seoul (District Mayor Ryu Samyeong) announced that it would implement a citizen participation procedure for the first time while formulating its '2027 Main Work Plan.' The initiative aims to directly incorporate proposals from residents—the primary beneficiaries of policies—into the district's annual governance plan, which is being drawn up for the first time since the start of the 9th popularly elected administration.

Overview of Dongjak District Office. Provided by Dongjak District Office.

The public opinion collection will run for ten days from September 8 to 17, and any resident of Dongjak District can participate. Interested residents can refer to the '2027 Main Work Plan (draft)' posted in the Participation and Communication section (Resident Participation → Surveys) on the Dongjak District Office website. After reviewing the draft, residents are invited to freely propose ideas regarding the necessity of each project, suggestions for improvement or supplementation, and new policies or projects that should be pursued.

All proposals submitted will be reviewed by the relevant departments for feasibility, budget appropriateness, and policy effectiveness. The selected suggestions will then be reflected in the major work plan for the following year. The district also plans to link these results to next year’s budget allocation so that meaningful policy outcomes can be achieved.

This planning initiative will prioritize six strategic goals: delivering on the 9th administration’s key pledges, expediting urban renewal, administrative innovation using AI, creating popular hotspots, ensuring a safe and convenient city, promoting a sustainable future, and realizing resident sovereignty. Further, the inclusion of new community-oriented projects and responses to key issues is expected to enhance the effectiveness of the district’s policies.

District Mayor Ryu Samyeong stated, “Our district administration under the 9th popularly elected government aims to reflect citizens’ voices in our policies and create solutions together. We will faithfully incorporate residents’ feedback to formulate a robust work plan for next year and ensure the implementation of the main district projects that residents desire without delay.”

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