Park Jong-won, the mayor of Damyang County, concluded the "Open Dialogue with Residents" on October 6, marking his first initiative since taking office.
The dialogues provided an opportunity for the mayor to meet directly with residents, address local issues, and gather diverse opinions.
Starting on September 9 in Damyang-eup, Mayor Park visited all 12 towns and villages to hear residents' voices and seek solutions together.
He particularly focused on areas affected by last year's heavy rainfall, addressing issues such as drainage improvements, village road maintenance, and the installation of drainage pump stations as key concerns for disaster recovery and prevention.
Additionally, he listened to suggestions related to agricultural infrastructure, road and transportation improvements, and enhancements to living conditions.
Mayor Park explained the feasibility of various projects and engaged in discussions with residents.
A total of 313 suggestions were received during this initiative.
Damyang County plans to prioritize issues that can be addressed quickly after thorough review by relevant departments, while managing those requiring budget allocation or coordination with other agencies as long-term projects.
To ensure that the feedback does not become a one-time occurrence, the county will continuously monitor the results of departmental reviews and keep residents informed about the progress of initiatives.
Mayor Park stated, "By visiting all 12 towns, I was able to closely observe the issues each community faces and the hopes of the residents. Given the difficulties caused by last year's flooding, I will carefully examine the necessary measures for disaster prevention and alleviating inconveniences in daily life."
He added, "While we cannot resolve all suggestions at once, we will act as quickly as possible and provide thorough explanations regarding the reasons and progress for matters that require more time."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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