When artificial intelligence detects a person falling into the Han River, a rescue drone will be dispatched to the scene. In Myeongdong and Hongdae, 24-hour convenience stores will provide foreign tourists with QR codes to access tourist information and arrange taxis for their return to accommodations. These ideas were presented by employees of the Seoul Metropolitan Government and its affiliated organizations during the first creative presentation of the 9th elected term. Mayor Oh Se-hoon expressed his intention to invigorate the nighttime economy so that its benefits reach local businesses.
On November 9, the Seoul Metropolitan Government held a creative presentation at the city hall, unveiling four proposals each in the areas of '24-hour vibrant economy' and 'AI and big data administrative innovation.' These ideas were selected from 699 submissions received from city and district employees between May and August, following internal and expert evaluations. Over 300 attendees, including Mayor Oh, participated, and a field evaluation panel consisting of more than 100 experts, citizens, and employees cast votes.
Mayor Oh stated, "It has been about three months since we initiated policies to boost the nighttime economy. I hope many more ideas will emerge to make Seoul's economy even more vibrant." He added, "We must work together to effectively utilize the ideas presented today so that their benefits extend to local businesses as well."
In the nighttime economy sector, the Seoul Tourism Foundation proposed using 24-hour convenience stores in major tourist areas like Myeongdong, Hongdae, and Gangnam as nighttime guidance hubs for foreign tourists. The plan includes providing multilingual tourist information via QR codes and linking to taxi services for safe returns.
The Seoul Future Space Planning Office suggested connecting the Han River bus service and cultural tourism programs with the development of the Nodeul Global Art Island, directing visitors to nearby local businesses.
In Eunpyeong District, a proposal was made to create a workation hub in a hanok village, equipped with workspaces and accommodations, to attract visitors to local nighttime programs and businesses.
Gangbuk District proposed installing projection lights on existing traffic signal poles to illuminate the crosswalk with green light when pedestrian signals are activated. This aims to provide a clearer indication of pedestrian signals at night, addressing concerns about the costs and frequent malfunctions of traditional ground signals.
In the AI sector, the Seoul Future Han River Headquarters proposed a rescue service called 'Pungdeong,' which would deploy drones to the location where AI detects a person falling into the water.
The Seoul Arisu Headquarters presented a technology that utilizes accumulated leak sound data from existing exploration processes to more accurately locate leak points in underground water pipes.
Proposals utilizing data from tax and welfare sectors were also introduced. Gangnam District showcased its self-developed 'Delinquency Link' system, which cross-references delinquency information with social security, health insurance, and credit data to identify households in financial distress.
Shinjeong 3-dong in Yangcheon District proposed 'Welfare Link Seoul,' which consolidates information on public welfare, private sponsorship, volunteer services, and caregiving to recommend necessary support to residents.
Mayor Oh remarked, "It was encouraging to see employees actively considering how to utilize AI in their work processes. Citizens will feel reassured when they see staff making new attempts and refining ideas in their workplaces."
Since the full implementation of creative administration in 2023, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has held 16 presentations, gathering approximately 8,700 ideas, of which 156 have been selected as outstanding proposals. One notable example of creative administration is the policy allowing transfers to be processed if a passenger re-enters the subway within 15 minutes of exiting.
The 'Warmth Warehouse,' where residents of goshiwon can select essential items they need, has expanded to four locations as of last year. The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to swiftly implement applicable proposals from this presentation into policy.
* This article has been translated by AI.
Copyright ⓒ Aju Press All rights reserved.