I am Kim Me-kyung, head of the Eunpyeong-gu Office.
In this era of reconciliation, cooperation and peace between South and North Koreas, Eunpyeong-gu is finally opening up new opportunities.
Located in the center of the Korean Peninsula at the midpoint between Busan and Uiju (of North Korea), Eunpyeong-gu is firmly located within the frame of “New Economy Design on the Korean Peninsula.”
Tongil-ro, which encompasses Susaek Station—where the Gyeongui Line starts—and Seoul Innovation Park, connects Eunpyeong-gu all the way to Europe beyond North Korea and China.
Eunpyeong-gu will set the stage for happy communities and culture which inherits traditions for the days to come, creating sustainable and quality jobs as well as the drivers of regional growth.
We need to stick together to keep moving forward. Join us on our hopeful journey toward our district’s bright future. Thank you.
A special connection has begun between Eunpyeong Mayor Kim Mi-kyung and GGS, as her birthday—June 5—coincides with World Environment Day.
🌍 Self-Introduction (Mayor Kim Mikyung, Eunpyeong-gu)
Hello, I am Mikyung Kim, Mayor of Eunpyeong-gu.
I believe in one simple principle:
“Administration must ultimately serve people.”
Eunpyeong is not just a district—
it is a city where environment, education, welfare, culture, and digital innovation coexist.
🌱 Sustainability Begins in Daily Life
Environmental issues are not just today’s concern—
they are a responsibility for future generations.
That’s why we launched the “Green MoaMoa” recycling initiative:
- 145 collection points across 16 neighborhoods
- About 10 tons collected per session
- 320 trained resource managers
This is not just recycling.
It is a community-based environmental education system.
👶 A City Where Raising Children Feels Supported
Eunpyeong is known as a child-friendly district.
One of our proudest programs is the “i-Mom Taxi”:
- Transportation support for pregnant women and families
- Over 24,000 uses
- 94% satisfaction rate
We are expanding this with
healthcare accompaniment and mental care systems.
Our goal is simple:
Make parenting a respected and supported experience.
🤖 Digital Government with a Human Touch
AI and big data are not about efficiency alone.
They are tools to care for people better.
We have introduced:
- AI-based civil services
- Elderly safety systems
- Medical AI diagnostics
- Voice-based public services
Technology should not replace people—
it should empower them to care more deeply.
📚 Learning Within 5 Minutes
We are building a city where learning is always nearby.
Through:
- “5-minute learning hubs”
- Partnerships with universities (Seoul National, Yonsei, etc.)
Residents don’t just receive education—
they design it themselves.
🎭 Culture as Everyday Life
Eunpyeong is becoming a cultural ecosystem.
By connecting:
- Nature (Bukhansan, rivers)
- Heritage (Hanok Village, temples)
- Art and public spaces
We are creating a cultural belt.
Our vision includes:
- K-pop cultural facilities
- Global museums
- Korean-language cultural streets
🧭 My Vision
The current term is a turning point.
In 10 years,
Eunpyeong will not aim to be “like Gangnam”—
It will be a city recognized for its own unique value.
A city where
environment, education, welfare, digital innovation, and culture
move forward together—
with people at the center.
📎 출처 (Sources)
- 뉴스핌 인터뷰
👉 https://www.newspim.com/news/view/20221128000605 - 전자신문 인터뷰
👉 https://www.etnews.com/20250730000210 - 오마이뉴스 인터뷰
👉 https://www.ohmynews.com/NWS_Web/View/at_pg.aspx?CNTN_CD=A0002947769
