Jongwon Park, Damyang County Governor, Holds First "Conversation with Residents" in Damyang-eup...Touring 12 Towns and Townships

Met with Over 200 Residents at Dambit Agriculture Center on the 9th

Discussed Local Issues Including Flood Recovery, Flood Prevention, and Household Waste Facility

Jongwon Park, County Governor of Damyang, has begun the first "Conversation with Residents" of the 9th local government term. Starting with Damyang-eup on September 9, Governor Park will visit 12 towns and townships until the 29th to listen to residents' opinions.

On this day, at 2:30 p.m. at the Dambit Agriculture Center, Damyang-gun held a "Conversation with Residents" under the theme "A Happier Damyang Where Everyone Prospers Together," with over 200 residents of Damyang-eup in attendance. The event was attended by Governor Park, county officials, local city and county council members, and representatives from institutions and social organizations.

County Governor Jongwon Park of Damyang is explaining the direction of county administration to the residents of Damyang-eup during the first 'Dialogue with the People' of the 9th local government term held on the 9th at the Dambit Agricultural Center. Photo by Bohyun Song

The event consisted of reports on pending issues and suggestions for Damyang-eup, an explanation of the direction for county administration in 2026, followed by a Q&A session with residents. Governor Park listened to local issues and inconveniences raised by residents and responded on the spot.

In Damyang-eup, the main issues presented included restoration from heavy rain damage, disaster prevention in flood-prone areas, and the establishment of a household waste treatment facility. Governor Park stated, "We must swiftly restore infrastructure such as roads, drainage systems, and rivers that were damaged by heavy rainfall, and meticulously prepare preventive measures for flood-prone areas."

He also introduced projects to expand the local living and cultural infrastructure. In the Manseong-ri area, a community sports park with a soccer field, soft tennis court, and basketball court will be created. The Korea Bamboo Museum is also planned to be reorganized into a complex space with added cultural and tourism functions.

The county will continue with the construction of Ungyo Neighborhood Park and preparations for the 2027 Namdo Garden Expo. The plan is to improve the urban landscape of Damyang-eup and enhance its tourism competitiveness.

Damyang County Governor Jongwon Park is explaining the progress of county administration during the 60 days since his inauguration at the 'Dialogue with County Residents' held on the 9th at the Dambit Agricultural Center. Photo by Boyun Song

Governor Park said, "The administration will not decide unilaterally ahead of time, but will consider issues together with residents and set the direction accordingly. Please feel free to share everything from small daily inconveniences to proposals for regional development." He also emphasized, "I will not miss a single voice from our residents and will listen carefully. I will repay this trust with changes that are felt in practice, rather than just words."

This "Conversation with Residents" changed from the previous method of visiting villages to a tour by towns and townships. The meetings take place in the town or township meeting rooms, welfare centers, and cultural centers, gathering around 150 to 200 residents each time. After completing visits to all 12 towns and townships by the 29th, the county plans to collect the suggestions and feedback received on site, review them with each department, and reflect them in project execution and county administration moving forward.

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