Gangseo-gu District Mayor Jin Kyo-hoon calls new Magok office 'a civic hall for all residents'

Gangseo-gu District Mayor Jin Kyo-hoon used the opening of the district's new integrated office in Magok to call the building "a civic hall for all residents" and to lay out local economic revitalization and balanced development as his top governing priorities.

Speaking at a staff assembly held Tuesday to mark the opening, Jin said the new integrated office was "more than a workspace — it is a place that connects residents with their community, a hall that belongs to every one of them," underscoring his commitment to resident-centered administration.

The event focused less on ceremonial fanfare and more on reflecting on the significance of the new building and sharing the direction the district intends to take going forward.

"It is because of the residents who have shown such sustained interest and support that we were able to see this integrated office become a reality," Jin said. "Standing on 50 years of achievement, we are now at the starting point of a new century."

Jin identified securing future growth engines as a central task for revitalizing the local economy.

"We will breathe new life into the local economy by drawing on the potential of Magok's advanced industries and MICE sector, as well as development opportunities around Gimpo Airport," he said. "We will create conditions where businesses, local commercial districts and small merchants can grow together."

The plan calls for leveraging Magok's concentration of AI and robotics companies to expand quality employment and generate new economic value.

Jin also pledged to pursue balanced development across all of Gangseo-gu, not just growth centered on Magok.

"We will carefully examine the different conditions and needs of each neighborhood and work to improve living environments," he said. "We will ensure that every resident, wherever they live in the district, can enjoy a convenient and stable lifestyle."

Jin also promised support for businesses near the existing Hwagok-dong office, vowing to pursue a range of economic stimulus measures and campaigns to minimize any contraction in the old commercial district caused by the relocation. The approach reflects a broader aim to spread Magok's growth effects across the entire district while protecting the economic base of existing commercial centers.

"We will protect residents' daily lives and bring about changes they can feel across all aspects of living — transportation, culture, care and leisure," Jin said. "We will listen closely to residents' voices, from everyday inconveniences to major issues, and find practical solutions."

About 300 staff members attended the assembly, which included a commemorative video screening and a ceremony to present certificates of appreciation to those who contributed to the building's construction.

Gangseo-gu also plans to run small-scale office tours for residents from all walks of life, in keeping with the spirit of an "open civic hall centered on residents."