Mayor Yi Chung-woo of Yeoju Holds 'Visiting Apartment Residents' Forum' at Dongnam Apartments in Sinhae 2-ri

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Mayor Yi Chung-woo of Yeoju recently held the city's first 'visiting apartment residents' forum' at the second-floor conference room of the management office at Dongnam Apartments in Sinhae 3-ri, Ganam-eup, with approximately 30 attendees including Ward Chief Kwon Jong-deok, residents, and related government officials.

The forum was arranged to directly visit apartments, which had fewer meetings compared to natural villages, to listen to the opinions of residents.

Dongnam Apartments, located in Sinhae 3-ri, Ganam-eup, is an apartment complex completed in 1997, consisting of 4 buildings and 480 households.

At the forum, Mayor Yi conveyed various municipal policies including △'Creating a happier Yeoju together with kindness' initiative △implementation of integrated taxi call service in Yeoju △free public transportation support for seniors (70 and older) △application for Yeoju city newsletter 'Yeoju Embracing People' △discount on ferry tickets to Ulleung Island and Dokdo for Yeoju residents △'Finding Yeoju natives' campaign △how to apply for 'Yeoju city news text alert service' △joining 'Yeoju City Official Band' △launch of Yeoju Smart Bus (DRT) service △trial operation of Yeoju Hyeonam Beach swimming area △information on Yeoju residents' safety insurance, and other municipal news.

Forum participants made suggestions on various matters including △road paving within the complex △acquisition and management of municipally-owned land for apartment access roads △improvement of fitness facility flooring and installation of cooling and heating systems △resolving morning commute inconveniences for elementary and middle school students residing at Dongnam Apartments.

Mayor Yi Chung-woo stated, "I believe that visiting sites in person, observing with our own eyes, listening to opinions, and working to resolve issues is the way to make citizens happy," adding "I will review the suggestions you have provided today and provide responses."