Kim Dong-yeon: "Will pursue 'innovative provincial governance'... Making 2023 the first year of 'Opportunity Capital Gyeonggi'"

[Suwon Ilbo = Reporter Park No-hun] Governor Kim Dong-yeon of Gyeonggi Province announced his New Year's resolution to pursue 'innovative provincial governance.'

On the 4th, Governor Kim shared through SNS: "The first season of Gyeonggi Province's eighth direct election term focused on 'people's livelihoods, economy, and communication.' In the coming year, which will be season two, we will pursue 'innovative provincial governance' that further breaks away from inertia, complacency, and long-standing practices," and shared various anecdotes along with news about the 'Opportunity Gyeonggi Workshop' to be held on the 6th targeting division and bureau chiefs and heads of subsidiary organizations.

Governor Kim stated: "In the year of Gyemuyo (癸卯年), I hope it becomes a happy year where the lives of residents and provincial government employees alike improve," and pledged, "Let us all create the first year of Gyeonggi Province for changing the Republic of Korea, 'Opportunity Capital Gyeonggi.'"

The following is the full text of Governor Kim Dong-yeon's SNS post.

<Let's Make 2023 the First Year of 'Opportunity Capital Gyeonggi'>

The first season of Gyeonggi Province's eighth direct election term focused on 'people's livelihoods, economy, and communication.' We established the foundation to leap forward as a capital of opportunity. In the coming year, which will be season two, we will pursue 'innovative provincial governance' that further breaks away from inertia, complacency, and long-standing practices.

On the 6th, we will hold an 'Opportunity Gyeonggi Workshop' targeting division and bureau chiefs and heads of subsidiary organizations. It will be an open forum for discussion without time constraints, pre-prepared materials, or mobile phones.

I hope this becomes an opportunity for everyone to broaden their imaginative horizons, break out of existing frameworks, and speak their minds candidly. I have emphasized that employees should not work overtime to prepare for the executives' workshop.

The role of civil servants is even greater during difficult economic times.

I shared lunch with on-site staff who are the first to meet residents visiting the provincial government building, and encouraged them. I expressed gratitude for their efforts and listened carefully to their various difficulties and opinions. Gyeonggi Province will do its best to ensure that everyone can enjoy fair opportunities.

In the year of Gyemuyo (癸卯年), I hope it becomes a happy year where the lives of residents and provincial government employees alike improve.

Let us all create the first year of Gyeonggi Province for changing the Republic of Korea, 'Opportunity Capital Gyeonggi.'