Gwangju City Transitions to Acting Mayor Administration System…Focused on Minimizing Policy Vacuum

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Gwangju City announced on the 30th that it has transitioned to an acting mayor administration system under Kim Chung-beom as of the 29th, based on relevant legal provisions following Gwangju Mayor Bang Se-hwan's registration as a preliminary candidate.

Accordingly, Acting Mayor Kim held a meeting of department and bureau heads on the afternoon of the 29th, the day of the system transition, and commenced reviewing major city administration issues.

At the meeting, Acting Mayor Kim stated, "Major policies must be pursued stably based on existing directions to ensure continuity in administrative operations," and requested, "Strengthen emergency response systems and exercise utmost care in detailed management so that citizens can live with peace of mind."

He also said, "We will prioritize the continuity and stability of city administration and ensure that major tasks proceed without disruption," adding, "We will thoroughly manage to ensure there are no gaps in administrative services directly affecting citizens' lives."

Meanwhile, the city plans to continue monitoring major projects during the acting administration period and focus on establishing civil service discipline.