Hwaseong City: "Watch Municipal Operations in Real-Time"

How are Hwaseong City's major policies decided through discussion processes, and how do city council members represent the public will?

To resolve such questions, visiting City Hall and the City Council is difficult and challenging due to busy schedules and the city's large area, which is larger than Seoul.

To address citizens' concerns and promote more active participation and transparent administration, Hwaseong City has decided to establish an internet live broadcasting system and actively disclose municipal operations in real-time.

Hwaseong City plans to begin full operation of the internet live broadcasting system starting in January next year, and has begun preparation work by scheduling seven pilot broadcasts from December 27 through the end of this year.

Internet live broadcasting is evaluated as one way to actively accommodate Government 3.0 policies, which are based on public information disclosure, by conveying municipal operation sites without filter in real-time. Additionally, citizens can participate in municipal affairs in real-time by leaving comments via social media during broadcasts.

Real-time broadcast viewing is available by accessing Hwaseong City's internet broadcasting station (http://www.ihbs.go.kr), and broadcast schedules will be promoted through Hwaseong City's homepage and internet broadcasting station.

Beginning with Mayor Chae In-seok's special lecture on "Hwaseong City's Future and Vision" held at Suwon University on December 27, the site of the Saemaul Association's kimchi-making event was broadcast on December 28, and five other programs including "Open Mic" are scheduled for trial operation.

Among the remaining broadcasts, the "Open Mic" segment will feature live unfiltered citizen commentary in a public forum format, while the "Hwaseong Call Safe Taxi Talk Show" will be conducted through video chat with stakeholders, with candid on-site discussions expected.

Additionally, broadcasts will include various municipal policy promotion sites, monthly and executive meetings, cultural and arts programs, and City Council legislative activities.

Oh Jung-jin, Hwaseong City's Public Information Officer, stated: "Through social live broadcasting, we will not only strengthen communication with citizens but also create engagement and empathy regarding municipal operations."