Uiwang Mayor Kim Sung-je confirmed on August 28 that the recent residents' meeting demonstrated the passion of the Naeson 1-dong residents' council members and the high level of civic awareness among the community.
Mayor Kim made this statement after attending the '4th Naeson 1-dong Residents' Meeting' held in the fifth-floor conference room of the Naeson 1-dong community center.
About 200 attendees, including Mayor Kim, community council members, and local residents, gathered to share the achievements of past community activities and review the community project plans selected through resident voting for 2027.
Notably, this residents' meeting emphasized the significance of civic participation, as residents proposed necessary projects for the community and voted to prioritize them.
In the month leading up to the meeting, over 1,000 residents participated in online and offline voting.
This reflects the high interest and willingness of residents to engage with local issues and community projects.
The results of the voting established the priority for the 2027 Naeson 1-dong community projects as follows: the 15th Galmi Open Music Festival, the 3rd Naeson Fun Fun Fun Festival, a project to plant hibiscus and beautify the village, a historical walk in our neighborhood and caring for companion plants, and a family-friendly event called 'Starry Night GO!'
The selected projects will undergo relevant procedures, including the allocation of city subsidies, before being fully implemented.
During the residents' meeting, Mayor Kim praised the active involvement of the community council members and the participation of residents, emphasizing that “community autonomy, where residents directly decide the future of their area, is a crucial foundation for local development.”
This approach allows citizens to choose projects that directly impact their lives, supported by the city, showcasing the active civic participation administration being promoted in Uiwang.
Residents present at the meeting expressed positive feedback about being able to select necessary projects and see the results.
One resident remarked, “I appreciated that we could directly decide on projects that are truly needed in our neighborhood. I hope the projects chosen through voting translate into tangible benefits in our daily lives.”
Another resident noted, “Participating in the residents' meeting allowed me to understand what my neighbors think. I hope more residents will take an interest and participate in the future.”
Yoo Heung-sook, chair of the Naeson 1-dong residents' council, stated, “I hope this meeting serves as an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of the Naeson 1-dong residents' council this year and to explore the right direction for future project implementation.”
Mayor Kim added, “I will ensure that community projects are carried out effectively, reflecting residents' opinions, and I will not spare any support.”
Meanwhile, Mayor Kim plans to continuously discover and support community autonomy projects that reflect local characteristics and residents' needs based on voluntary participation.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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